The Sweet Shop And So Much More Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
The Sweet Shop And So Much More Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 June 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: 35 Albert Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5AA
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sweet Shop And So Much More Ltd sits behind roughly 542 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 542 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ← The Sweet Shop And So Much More Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Shop And So Much More Ltd 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 Shop And So Much More Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Road Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Cafe On The Square Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Deli Belly Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Hickey's And Friends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Singh's Newsagent Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Loaf And Larder Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Usmaniyah Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Barnoldswick Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about The Sweet Shop And So Much More Ltd
What is The Sweet Shop And So Much More Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Sweet Shop And So Much More Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 4 June 2024.
Is The Sweet Shop And So Much More Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sweet Shop And So Much More Ltd last inspected?
The Sweet Shop And So Much More Ltd was last inspected on 4 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sweet Shop And So Much More Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sweet Shop And So Much More Ltd compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 766 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while The Sweet Shop And So Much More Ltd holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects The Sweet Shop And So Much More Ltd 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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