Sweet Lizzy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waverley
Sweet Lizzy holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 51 Downing Street, Farnham, GU9 7PH
How it compares in Waverley
A 2 is rare: only 22 of 960 rated places in Waverley score this low, about one in 44. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ← Sweet Lizzy | |
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Sweet Lizzy the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sweet Lizzy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxes of Farnham Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Barista Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Hamilton's Tea House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Care Club Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Andrew's C of E Infan School/college/university | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Farnham Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Borelli's Bar and Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Sweet Lizzy
What is Sweet Lizzy's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Lizzy has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Waverley Council on 10 January 2025.
Is Sweet Lizzy safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Sweet Lizzy last inspected?
Sweet Lizzy was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Lizzy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweet Lizzy compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, while Sweet Lizzy holds a 2. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects Sweet Lizzy 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Waverley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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