Sweet Swirls Desserts food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ealing
Sweet Swirls Desserts holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 17 October 2022, more than 3 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: 161C Western Road, Southall, UB2 5HW
How it compares in Ealing
In Ealing, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Sweet Swirls Desserts sits behind roughly 1,772 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,772 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 616 | 20% | ← Sweet Swirls Desserts | |
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 212 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 29 | 1% |
A further 622 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sweet Swirls Desserts 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 Swirls Desserts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Bazaar Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Best Buy & Save Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2023 |
| AAK Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Aljaburi Restaurant & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Apna Punjab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Apna Pind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Apex Cash And Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ayaan Bangla Fish Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
Questions about Sweet Swirls Desserts
What is Sweet Swirls Desserts's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Swirls Desserts has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ealing Council on 17 October 2022.
Is Sweet Swirls Desserts 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sweet Swirls Desserts last inspected?
Sweet Swirls Desserts was last inspected on 17 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Swirls Desserts?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sweet Swirls Desserts compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while Sweet Swirls Desserts holds a 4. 616 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Sweet Swirls Desserts 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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