The Sweetest Thing Cakery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Burnley
The Sweetest Thing Cakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Sweetest Thing Cakery was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 29 Burnley Road, Padiham, BB12 8BY
How it compares in Burnley
That puts The Sweetest Thing Cakery among the 551 places in Burnley holding top marks, 70% 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 | 551 | 70% | ← The Sweetest Thing Cakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 93 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 The Sweetest Thing Cakery 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 Sweetest Thing Cakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katy & Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Hand & Shuttle Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Cartmels Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Eddie Gills Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Essentialpharmacy4u Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Flying Dutchman Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Free Gardeners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
Questions about The Sweetest Thing Cakery
What is The Sweetest Thing Cakery's food hygiene rating?
The Sweetest Thing Cakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 15 June 2026.
Is The Sweetest Thing Cakery 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sweetest Thing Cakery last inspected?
The Sweetest Thing Cakery was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Burnley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sweetest Thing Cakery?
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 The Sweetest Thing Cakery compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and The Sweetest Thing Cakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects The Sweetest Thing Cakery 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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