The Sweet Emporium food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
The Sweet Emporium 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 25 August 2023, 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: 35A Springfields Outlet Centre Camel Gate, Spalding, PE12 6EU
How it compares in South Holland
That puts The Sweet Emporium among the 614 places in South Holland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 614 | 86% | ← The Sweet Emporium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Very 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 The Sweet Emporium 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 The Sweet Emporium, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadbury Outlet Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| JG Foods Ltd T/A Grape Tree Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Petalo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Little Oaks Childcare Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Jacks Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Lidl UK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about The Sweet Emporium
What is The Sweet Emporium's food hygiene rating?
The Sweet Emporium has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 25 August 2023.
Is The Sweet Emporium 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 The Sweet Emporium last inspected?
The Sweet Emporium was last inspected on 25 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sweet Emporium?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sweet Emporium compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and The Sweet Emporium is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects The Sweet Emporium 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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