The Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
The Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats 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 Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 117 High Street, Rushden, NN10 0NZ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← The Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats 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 Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Mondays Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Imperial Court Cafe Caring Premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Housing 21 Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Asda Express Diner (Compass) Other catering premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Figos Piri Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
Questions about The Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats
What is The Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats's food hygiene rating?
The Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats 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 Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats last inspected?
The Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Hidden Gem And Sweet Treats 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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