Sweet Shack food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Sweet Shack 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 6 December 2012, more than 13 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: 4a High Street, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1NX
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Sweet Shack 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 Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Shack 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 Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galley Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
| Fortes Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Burnham Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2011 |
| La Vela Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Jeff’s Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| May's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Lila & Farrah’s Mobile caterer | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about Sweet Shack
What is Sweet Shack's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 6 December 2012.
Is Sweet Shack 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 Shack last inspected?
Sweet Shack was last inspected on 6 December 2012, more than 13 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 Shack?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweet Shack compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Sweet Shack 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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Understanding this rating
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Sweet Shack is one of 129 rated food businesses in Burnham-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Burnham-on-Sea →
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