Lucy’s Sweets and Treats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Lucy’s Sweets and Treats 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 7 April 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: 3 Tabernacle Walk, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DL
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Lucy’s Sweets and Treats among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Lucy’s Sweets and Treats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 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 Lucy’s Sweets and Treats 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 Lucy’s Sweets and Treats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Lucy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Community Kitchen Other catering premises | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| La Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Blandford Methodist Lunch Club Other catering premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Practically Magic Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Long John's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Lucy’s Sweets and Treats
What is Lucy’s Sweets and Treats's food hygiene rating?
Lucy’s Sweets and Treats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 7 April 2022.
Is Lucy’s Sweets and Treats 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 Lucy’s Sweets and Treats last inspected?
Lucy’s Sweets and Treats was last inspected on 7 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lucy’s Sweets and Treats?
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 Lucy’s Sweets and Treats compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Lucy’s Sweets and Treats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Lucy’s Sweets and Treats 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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