American Sweet food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lancaster City
American 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 29 January 2026, 5 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 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts American Sweet among the 865 places in Lancaster City 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 | 865 | 79% | ← American Sweet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 American 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 American Sweet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dice and Decks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Full House Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Brown Cow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| City Mini Market Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2024 |
| Baked By Brew Limited Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Bob and Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Gallico Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about American Sweet
What is American Sweet's food hygiene rating?
American Sweet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 29 January 2026.
Is American 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 American Sweet last inspected?
American Sweet was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at American Sweet?
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 American Sweet compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and American Sweet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects American 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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