Pots Of Sweets food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Test Valley
Pots Of Sweets 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 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: Dean Hill Park, West Dean, Salisbury, SP5 1EZ
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Pots Of Sweets among the 858 places in Test Valley holding top marks, 88% 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 | 858 | 88% | ← Pots Of Sweets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Pots Of Sweets 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 Pots Of Sweets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Dean Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Greenview Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Lockerley Green Stores Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Farthing Corner Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Parish Lantern Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
| West Tytherley Village Store Association Limited Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Pots Of Sweets
What is Pots Of Sweets's food hygiene rating?
Pots Of Sweets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 9 April 2024.
Is Pots Of Sweets 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 Pots Of Sweets last inspected?
Pots Of Sweets was last inspected on 9 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pots Of Sweets?
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 Pots Of Sweets compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Pots Of Sweets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Pots Of Sweets 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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