Sweets Kitchen Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Walsall
Sweets Kitchen Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 March 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: 15 Pelsall Lane, Rushall, Walsall, WS4 1NA
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Sweets Kitchen Takeaway among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ← Sweets Kitchen Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 396 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 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 Sweets Kitchen Takeaway 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 Sweets Kitchen Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Brinkley Catering Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| Beverley Hotel Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| 37 Chaucer Road Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2021 |
Questions about Sweets Kitchen Takeaway
What is Sweets Kitchen Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Sweets Kitchen Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 22 March 2023.
Is Sweets Kitchen Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sweets Kitchen Takeaway last inspected?
Sweets Kitchen Takeaway was last inspected on 22 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweets Kitchen Takeaway?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweets Kitchen Takeaway compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Sweets Kitchen Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Sweets Kitchen Takeaway 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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