The Sweet Alternative food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Wrexham
The Sweet Alternative 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 15 March 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: 2 Acre House Bowers Road, Acrefair, Wrexham, LL14 3TG
How it compares in Wrexham
That puts The Sweet Alternative among the 1,122 places in Wrexham holding top marks, 96% 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 | 1,122 | 96% | ← The Sweet Alternative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 36 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 The Sweet Alternative 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 The Sweet Alternative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Acrefair Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Royston Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| The Hampden Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Cefn Druids FC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Kettle Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| The Jolly Masons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
Questions about The Sweet Alternative
What is The Sweet Alternative's food hygiene rating?
The Sweet Alternative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wrexham Council on 15 March 2022.
Is The Sweet Alternative 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 The Sweet Alternative last inspected?
The Sweet Alternative was last inspected on 15 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wrexham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sweet Alternative?
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 The Sweet Alternative compare to other places in Wrexham?
96% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Wrexham hold the top rating of 5, and The Sweet Alternative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wrexham Council inspects The Sweet Alternative 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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