Smile Sweeties food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Smile Sweeties 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 2026, 4 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: Ground Floor 6, 6-6A Market Place, Ossett, WF5 8BQ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Smile Sweeties among the 2,118 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 2,118 | 79% | ← Smile Sweeties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 365 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 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 Smile Sweeties 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 Smile Sweeties, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Haus Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cafe Vie The Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2013 |
| Bank Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy and Stone Whitaker Lodge Caring Premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Smile Sweeties
What is Smile Sweeties's food hygiene rating?
Smile Sweeties has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Smile Sweeties 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 Smile Sweeties last inspected?
Smile Sweeties was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smile Sweeties?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smile Sweeties compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Smile Sweeties is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Smile Sweeties 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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