Sweeties food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Sweeties 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
The rating dates from 15 March 2024, more than 2 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: 4a Bridge Street, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SE
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Sweeties among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Sweeties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Italy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Rothbury Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Scrub Cycles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Rocket Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Rothbury Convenience Store Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Rothbury Bakery Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2025 |
| Newcastle House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Fruit & Veg @ Flowers & Foliage Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Sweeties
What is Sweeties's food hygiene rating?
Sweeties has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 15 March 2024.
Is Sweeties 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 Sweeties last inspected?
Sweeties was last inspected on 15 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweeties?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sweeties compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Sweeties is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland 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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Understanding this rating
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Sweeties is one of 32 rated food businesses in Rothbury. See every hygiene rating in Rothbury →
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