Sweet Talk Confectionery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Sweet Talk Confectionery 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 12 January 2023, 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 East Parade, Bradford, BD1 5EE
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Sweet Talk Confectionery among the 2,942 places in Bradford holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,942 | 72% | ← Sweet Talk Confectionery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 554 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 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 Talk Confectionery 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 Talk Confectionery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Au Bites Other catering premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Aladin Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2021 |
| Apna Khana Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Azuma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2021 |
| Ahmed Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Adams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Sweet Talk Confectionery
What is Sweet Talk Confectionery's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Talk Confectionery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 12 January 2023.
Is Sweet Talk Confectionery 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 Talk Confectionery last inspected?
Sweet Talk Confectionery was last inspected on 12 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Talk Confectionery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Talk Confectionery compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Talk Confectionery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Sweet Talk Confectionery 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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