The Sweet Emporium food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Riding of Yorkshire
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 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Rolston Road, Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU18 1UT
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts The Sweet Emporium among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← The Sweet Emporium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresco Gourmet Coffee Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Poundstretcher Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| The Potteries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Beach Cove Play Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mere Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Cafe Carousel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Port Of Call Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| J B's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2025 |
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 East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 16 January 2025.
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 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Sweet Emporium is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire 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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The Sweet Emporium is one of 99 rated food businesses in Hornsea. See every hygiene rating in Hornsea →
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