Sweet Memories food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Sweet Memories 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 11 December 2025, 7 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: 10 Central Approach, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3DL
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Sweet Memories among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Sweet Memories | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 Sweet Memories 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 Sweet Memories, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Before Cafe CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Churro Boyz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Arena Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2012 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Esquires Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Cultivo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Cooks Boutique Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
Questions about Sweet Memories
What is Sweet Memories's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Memories has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Sweet Memories 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 Sweet Memories last inspected?
Sweet Memories was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Memories?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sweet Memories compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Memories is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Sweet Memories 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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Sweet Memories is one of 212 rated food businesses in Letchworth Garden City. See every hygiene rating in Letchworth Garden City →
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