The Sweeterie food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
The Sweeterie 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 9 April 2025, 15 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: 57 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Sweeterie among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← The Sweeterie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 The Sweeterie 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 Sweeterie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Boujee Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Chicago Rock Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Club Neo Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2022 |
| Centre News Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Caprinos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| 7 Days Ltd Market Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about The Sweeterie
What is The Sweeterie's food hygiene rating?
The Sweeterie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 9 April 2025.
Is The Sweeterie 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 Sweeterie last inspected?
The Sweeterie was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sweeterie?
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 The Sweeterie compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Sweeterie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Sweeterie 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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The Sweeterie is one of 396 rated food businesses in Yeovil. See every hygiene rating in Yeovil →
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