The Sweet Spot food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Forest of Dean
The Sweet Spot 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: The Sweet Spot was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 17A High Street, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2SE
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts The Sweet Spot among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 95% 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 | 651 | 95% | ← The Sweet Spot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 The Sweet Spot 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 The Sweet Spot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinderburys Local Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Fork & Spoon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Mila Market Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Real Deal Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2019 |
| Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| The Dog House Cinderford Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2021 |
| Camerons Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Sweet Spot
What is The Sweet Spot's food hygiene rating?
The Sweet Spot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 9 June 2026.
Is The Sweet Spot 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 The Sweet Spot last inspected?
The Sweet Spot was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sweet Spot?
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 The Sweet Spot compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and The Sweet Spot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Sweet Spot 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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Understanding this rating
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The Sweet Spot is one of 82 rated food businesses in Cinderford. See every hygiene rating in Cinderford →
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