So Sweet food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
So Sweet 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 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 24 Torbay Road Roundham With Hyde Paignton Torbay paignton, TQ4 6AF
How it compares in Torbay
That puts So Sweet among the 934 places in Torbay holding top marks, 80% 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 | 934 | 80% | ← So Sweet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 So Sweet 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 So Sweet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon and Olives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Caffe Tutto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Crawshay, John Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Coffee 'n' Cone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Berry Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Adelphi Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2014 |
| Cherwood Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Barclay Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
Questions about So Sweet
What is So Sweet's food hygiene rating?
So Sweet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 26 May 2023.
Is So Sweet 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 So Sweet last inspected?
So Sweet was last inspected on 26 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torbay Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at So Sweet?
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 So Sweet compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and So Sweet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects So Sweet 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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