Sweet Imagination Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
Sweet Imagination 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 27 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: 18 The Broadway, Thatcham, RG19 3HX
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Sweet Imagination Ltd sits behind roughly 931 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ← Sweet Imagination Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Imagination 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 Sweet Imagination Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook & Butcher Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Baguette de France Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Burgers On The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| B D Crayden Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2021 |
| Crickets Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Daisy’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Caterplus at William House Caring Premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Sweet Imagination Ltd
What is Sweet Imagination Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Imagination Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 27 October 2022.
Is Sweet Imagination 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 Sweet Imagination Ltd last inspected?
Sweet Imagination Ltd was last inspected on 27 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Imagination Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweet Imagination Ltd compare to other places in West Berkshire?
85% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Sweet Imagination Ltd holds a 4. 94 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Sweet Imagination 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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