Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kingston-Upon-Thames
Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe 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 28 July 2023, 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: 21 Castle Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1ST
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
In Kingston-Upon-Thames, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe sits behind roughly 938 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 938 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 15% | ← Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe | |
| 3 out of 5 | 102 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 143 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 Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe 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 Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanberry Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Bonnie Rogues Pub - Kingston Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Biryani Guys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Alsayed Greengrocer Ltd Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bone Idyll Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Brasileiro Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe
What is Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe's food hygiene rating?
Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 28 July 2023.
Is Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe 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 Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe last inspected?
Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe was last inspected on 28 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe?
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 Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe compare to other places in Kingston-Upon-Thames?
74% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, while Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe holds a 4. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe 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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