The Sweet House Bakery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Gedling
The Sweet House Bakery 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 7 December 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: 14 Roma Court, Road No 5, Colwick, NG4 2JN
How it compares in Gedling
In Gedling, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sweet House Bakery sits behind roughly 652 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 652 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ← The Sweet House Bakery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 125 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 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 The Sweet House Bakery 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 The Sweet House Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvi's Homemade Colwick Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Binning Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Antica Wood Fired Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Baltic Trade Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd - Teal Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about The Sweet House Bakery
What is The Sweet House Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Sweet House Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gedling Council on 7 December 2023.
Is The Sweet House Bakery 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 The Sweet House Bakery last inspected?
The Sweet House Bakery was last inspected on 7 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gedling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sweet House Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Sweet House Bakery compare to other places in Gedling?
92% of the 711 rated food businesses in Gedling hold the top rating of 5, while The Sweet House Bakery holds a 4. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gedling Council inspects The Sweet House Bakery 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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