Sweet Treats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
Sweet Treats 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 February 2018, more than 8 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: 5A High Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HP
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Sweet Treats sits behind roughly 1,920 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← Sweet Treats | |
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 Sweet Treats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Little Caesar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Just One More Bike Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Sunny's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bar Unico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-Op Horncastle Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2019 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
Questions about Sweet Treats
What is Sweet Treats's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Treats has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 1 February 2018.
Is Sweet Treats 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 Treats last inspected?
Sweet Treats was last inspected on 1 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Treats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweet Treats compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Sweet Treats holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects 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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