Sweetalicious food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Sweetalicious 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: Sweetalicious was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Retail Hut 3, The Pier, Central Parade, CT6 5JN
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Sweetalicious among the 1,161 places in Canterbury City 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← Sweetalicious | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 Sweetalicious 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 Sweetalicious, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Drip Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Bar19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cain's Amusements Ltd Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Charlie's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Goody Ales Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Ice Cream Sundae Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Grapevine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Sweetalicious
What is Sweetalicious's food hygiene rating?
Sweetalicious has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Sweetalicious 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 Sweetalicious last inspected?
Sweetalicious was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweetalicious?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweetalicious compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Sweetalicious is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Sweetalicious 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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