Sweet Sensations food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashfield
Sweet Sensations 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 18 November 2024, 19 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: The Idlewells
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Sweet Sensations among the 668 places in Ashfield 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 | 668 | 78% | ← Sweet Sensations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 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 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 Sensations 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 Sensations, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colledges Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Andrews News & Booze aka Friends Mini Market Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Boots UK LTD Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Cafe Moda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Cafe Expresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Ashcroft Care Home Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Ashfield Cake and Shake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Sweet Sensations
What is Sweet Sensations's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Sensations has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Sweet Sensations 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 Sensations last inspected?
Sweet Sensations was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Sensations?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweet Sensations compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Sensations is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Sweet Sensations 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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