Sweet Memories food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dudley
Sweet Memories holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 6 July 2012, more than 14 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: 4 Penny Farthing Arcade, High Street, Sedgley, DY3 1RW
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Sweet Memories sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ← Sweet Memories | |
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 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 Sweet Memories 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 Memories, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| 4 Community Trust Alder Coppice Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bella Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Sweet Memories
What is Sweet Memories's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Memories has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 6 July 2012.
Is Sweet Memories 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sweet Memories last inspected?
Sweet Memories was last inspected on 6 July 2012, more than 14 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Memories?
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 Sweet Memories compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Sweet Memories holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Sweet Memories 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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