Sweet Lounge food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · North Northamptonshire
Sweet Lounge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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 7 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Saxon Court, 1 Bradfield Close, Wellingborough, NN8 4RQ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Sweet Lounge sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Sweet Lounge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lounge 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 Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight Centre Fellowship Distributors/Transporters | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2021 |
| Cocoon Corporate Manufacturers/packers | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Elestee Eats Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Agatha's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Oakway Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
| Anchor Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bewiched Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about Sweet Lounge
What is Sweet Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 7 February 2025.
Is Sweet Lounge 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sweet Lounge last inspected?
Sweet Lounge was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweet Lounge compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Sweet Lounge holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Sweet Lounge 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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