Sweet Memories food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Babergh
Sweet Memories 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 22 October 2024, 20 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: 59 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5DY
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Sweet Memories among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Sweet Memories | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Memories 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 Memories, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh fast food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Tudor chip shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Jasmine House Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 March 2026 |
| The Flying Guardsman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Adnams Cellar and Kitchen Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2013 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| 127 Hadleigh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Andrew's Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Sweet Memories
What is Sweet Memories's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Memories has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Sweet Memories 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 Memories last inspected?
Sweet Memories was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Memories?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweet Memories compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Memories is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Sweet Memories 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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