Sweet Scoops food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · East Lindsey
Sweet Scoops 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 21 May 2024, 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: Compound 2, Boxpod Space, Warwick Road Fairfield Industrial Estate Louth, LN11 0YB
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Sweet Scoops among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← Sweet Scoops | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- 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 Sweet Scoops 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 Scoops, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincs Bar Hire Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Augustino Ltd Mobile caterer | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2021 |
| Feel Good Studio & Feel Good Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Demi'S Kitchen Mobile caterer | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Freddie's Foods Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| 8Ten Racing Ltd Mobile caterer | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Blakemore Retail Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Bustres Café and Takeaway Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Sweet Scoops
What is Sweet Scoops's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Scoops has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 21 May 2024.
Is Sweet Scoops 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 Sweet Scoops last inspected?
Sweet Scoops was last inspected on 21 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Scoops?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Sweet Scoops compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Scoops is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Sweet Scoops 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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