So Sweet food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Exeter City
So Sweet holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 18 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6NN
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts So Sweet among the 870 places in Exeter City holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 870 | 87% | ← So Sweet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At So Sweet none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to So Sweet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Stars Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Arrietty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cafe W @ Waterstones Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| 12 Bar Music and Social Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Arcadia Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Badavi`s Lounge / Smash & Slice Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| BHL Oriental Food Store Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about So Sweet
What is So Sweet's food hygiene rating?
So Sweet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 4 March 2020.
Is So Sweet safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was So Sweet last inspected?
So Sweet was last inspected on 4 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Exeter City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at So Sweet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does So Sweet compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and So Sweet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects So Sweet and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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