Hewie's Chocolates food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
Hewie's Chocolates holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
How it compares in South Holland
In South Holland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Hewie's Chocolates sits behind roughly 614 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Hewie's Chocolates | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hewie's Chocolates 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.
Questions about Hewie's Chocolates
What is Hewie's Chocolates's food hygiene rating?
Hewie's Chocolates has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Holland Council on 11 October 2024.
Is Hewie's Chocolates safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hewie's Chocolates last inspected?
Hewie's Chocolates was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hewie's Chocolates?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Hewie's Chocolates compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while Hewie's Chocolates holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Hewie's Chocolates 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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