Sweet Things food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Sweet Things holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2023, 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: Sweet Dreams, 84 High Street, Halesowen, B63 3BA
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Sweet Things among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Sweet Things | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Things 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 Things, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carly's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2019 |
| Advance Beyond CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Bangla Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Budget Local Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Benjamins Bar And Banqueting Suites Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bella's Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Sweet Things
What is Sweet Things's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Things has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 22 September 2023.
Is Sweet Things safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sweet Things last inspected?
Sweet Things was last inspected on 22 September 2023, more than 2 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 Things?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweet Things compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Things is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Sweet Things 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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Sweet Things is one of 338 rated food businesses in Halesowen. See every hygiene rating in Halesowen →
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