Boden Sweets food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Boden Sweets 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 20 May 2016, more than 10 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: Kingswinford Outdoor Market, Townsend Place, Kingswinford, DY6 9JR
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Boden Sweets 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 | 486 | 23% | ← Boden Sweets | |
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 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 Boden Sweets 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 Boden Sweets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Country Foodbank Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| AIP C/O St Mary's C of E Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bostin Fittle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Chartwells at The Summerhill School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2018 |
| AIP C/O Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Dayz Away Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Coco's Dessert Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Bromley Hills Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2018 |
Questions about Boden Sweets
What is Boden Sweets's food hygiene rating?
Boden Sweets has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 20 May 2016.
Is Boden Sweets 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 Boden Sweets last inspected?
Boden Sweets was last inspected on 20 May 2016, more than 10 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 Boden Sweets?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Boden Sweets compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Boden Sweets holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Boden Sweets 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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