Sweetz Confectionery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Somerset
Sweetz Confectionery 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 13 October 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: Unit 22 Southfield Road Trading Estate, Southfield Road, Nailsea, BS48 1JJ
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Sweetz Confectionery sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 293 | 19% | ← Sweetz Confectionery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Sweetz 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 Sweetz Confectionery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lopresti Whippy Mobile caterer | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Sawyers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| CBRE Nailsea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Deja Brew Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
Questions about Sweetz Confectionery
What is Sweetz Confectionery's food hygiene rating?
Sweetz Confectionery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 13 October 2023.
Is Sweetz Confectionery 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 Sweetz Confectionery last inspected?
Sweetz Confectionery was last inspected on 13 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweetz Confectionery?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweetz Confectionery compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Sweetz Confectionery holds a 4. 293 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Sweetz 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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