Sweet Treats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Sweet Treats 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 1 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AF
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Sweet Treats among the 1,161 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← Sweet Treats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 Sweet Treats 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 Treats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotties Sweet Creams Manufacturers/packers | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| David Brown Delicatessen Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Lazy Lobster Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Harbour News Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Harbour Street Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| HoneyKanes Ltd Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Sweet Treats
What is Sweet Treats's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Treats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Sweet Treats 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 Sweet Treats last inspected?
Sweet Treats was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Treats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sweet Treats compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Treats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Sweet Treats 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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Understanding this rating
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