Sweeties food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rossendale
Sweeties holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 April 2026, 3 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: 45D Bank Street, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 7QN
How it compares in Rossendale
In Rossendale, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Sweeties sits behind roughly 506 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 506 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ← Sweeties | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Sweeties 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 Sweeties, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Street News Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Boho Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Bargain World Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| GemNi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2026 |
| Asda Cafe (Compass Group (Eurest)) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Crumb Takeaway/sandwich shop | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about Sweeties
What is Sweeties's food hygiene rating?
Sweeties has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rossendale Council on 1 April 2026.
Is Sweeties safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sweeties last inspected?
Sweeties was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rossendale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweeties?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweeties compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, while Sweeties holds a 4. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects Sweeties 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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