Sweetie Factory food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Cambridgeshire
Sweetie Factory 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
This is a fresh result: Sweetie Factory was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 9 Dry Drayton Industries Scotland Road, Dry Drayton, CB23 8AT
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Sweetie Factory among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Sweetie Factory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 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 Sweetie Factory 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 Sweetie Factory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Biscotti Di Debora Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Lord Conrad's Brewery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2023 |
| Your Kitchen Mobile caterer | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2026 |
| Hardwick Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 September 2025 |
| Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Hardwick Pre-School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Pippins Coffee & Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2021 |
Questions about Sweetie Factory
What is Sweetie Factory's food hygiene rating?
Sweetie Factory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Sweetie Factory 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 Sweetie Factory last inspected?
Sweetie Factory was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweetie Factory?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sweetie Factory compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sweetie Factory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Sweetie Factory 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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