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Sweets In The City Limited food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Watford

Sweets In The City Limited 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 19 January 2022, more than 4 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: Unit 4, Watford Interchange, 12 Colonial Way, WD24 4WP

How it compares in Watford

That puts Sweets In The City Limited among the 687 places in Watford holding top marks, 80% 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.

Every rated food business in Watford
5 out of 5 687 80% ← Sweets In The City Limited
4 out of 5 118 14%
3 out of 5 42 5%
2 out of 5 5 1%
1 out of 5 4 <1%
0 out of 5 0 0%

A further 141 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 Sweets In The City Limited 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 Sweets In The City Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Billbies & Co. @ Watford Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 345 yards away 5 - Very good 23 September 2025
Bebe Foods Ltd Other catering premises 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 21 August 2025
Aspire Academies Trust @ Knutsford School School/college/university 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 24 September 2025
Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 16 September 2025
Afccos Retailers - other 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 12 November 2025
Authentic Thai Cuisine, Nascot Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 19 March 2026
Asah Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 26 March 2026
Bla Bla Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 14 May 2025

Questions about Sweets In The City Limited

What is Sweets In The City Limited's food hygiene rating?

Sweets In The City Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 19 January 2022.

Is Sweets In The City Limited 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 Sweets In The City Limited last inspected?

Sweets In The City Limited was last inspected on 19 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at Sweets In The City Limited?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Sweets In The City Limited compare to other places in Watford?

80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Sweets In The City Limited is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Watford Council inspects Sweets In The City Limited 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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