Sweet Box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Sweet Box 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 1 March 2024, more than 2 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: The Sweetbox, 30 Cornhill, Bridgwater, TA6 3BY
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Sweet Box among the 4,825 places in Somerset 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Sweet Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Sweet Box 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 Sweet Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Chickaros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Blue Shop Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| BOS Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Carnival Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bar 27 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| County Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2017 |
Questions about Sweet Box
What is Sweet Box's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 1 March 2024.
Is Sweet Box 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 Sweet Box last inspected?
Sweet Box was last inspected on 1 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Box?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweet Box compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Sweet Box 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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