Sweet Sensations of Ampthill food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Sweet Sensations of Ampthill 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 2 October 2012, more than 13 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 104 Dunstable Street, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2JP
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Sweet Sensations of Ampthill sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ← Sweet Sensations of Ampthill | |
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sweet Sensations of Ampthill 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 Sweet Sensations of Ampthill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen's by Steve Barringer Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Ampthill Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Donatello's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Fratelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Marv's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Ampthill Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Cakestand & Crumb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about Sweet Sensations of Ampthill
What is Sweet Sensations of Ampthill's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Sensations of Ampthill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 2 October 2012.
Is Sweet Sensations of Ampthill 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 Sweet Sensations of Ampthill last inspected?
Sweet Sensations of Ampthill was last inspected on 2 October 2012, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Sensations of Ampthill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sweet Sensations of Ampthill compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Sweet Sensations of Ampthill holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Sweet Sensations of Ampthill 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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