The Sweety Cave food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
The Sweety Cave 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: 13 Fleswick Avenue, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PB
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Sweety Cave among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← The Sweety Cave | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 The Sweety Cave 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 The Sweety Cave, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| High Road Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Monkwray Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2025 |
| Crosby's Fish 'N' Chips Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Little Explorers Whitehaven Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Monkwray School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Greenbank Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
Questions about The Sweety Cave
What is The Sweety Cave's food hygiene rating?
The Sweety Cave has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 26 February 2025.
Is The Sweety Cave 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 The Sweety Cave last inspected?
The Sweety Cave was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sweety Cave?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sweety Cave compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Sweety Cave is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Sweety Cave 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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