Sweet Buds food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Watford
Sweet Buds 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 9 April 2024, 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: 144 High Street, Watford, WD17 2EN
How it compares in Watford
In Watford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Sweet Buds sits behind roughly 687 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 687 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ← Sweet Buds | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 Very good
- 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 Sweet Buds 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 Buds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
| Bubble King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Aysu Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| Advent Care Solutions Caring Premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| BBs Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2017 |
Questions about Sweet Buds
What is Sweet Buds's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Buds has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Watford Council on 9 April 2024.
Is Sweet Buds 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 Sweet Buds last inspected?
Sweet Buds was last inspected on 9 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Buds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweet Buds compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, while Sweet Buds holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Sweet Buds 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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