Sweetie King food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Babergh
Sweetie King holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 January 2014, more than 12 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: 7 Mills Lane, Rodbridge Corner Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9HJ
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Sweetie King among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Sweetie King | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 Very 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 Sweetie King 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 Sweetie King, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Gather Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Long Melford CofE Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Costa @ Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Clark and Son Butchers Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Cock & Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Cafe Hygge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Brown Sugar Long Melford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Sweetie King
What is Sweetie King's food hygiene rating?
Sweetie King has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 2 January 2014.
Is Sweetie King 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sweetie King last inspected?
Sweetie King was last inspected on 2 January 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweetie King?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweetie King compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Sweetie King is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Sweetie King 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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