Sweet Emporium food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Anglesey
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 1 September 2022, more than 3 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: James Pringle, Holyhead Road, Llanfairpwll, LL61 5UJ
How it compares in Anglesey
That puts Sweet Emporium among the 686 places in Anglesey 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 | 686 | 90% | ← Sweet Emporium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 54 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 3 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 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 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 Sweet Emporium, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Woolen Mill (Shop) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Siop Fferm Hootons Homegrown Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2022 |
| Sidings Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Golden Bird Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Caffi Celt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Llanddwyn Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Glan Menai Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about Sweet Emporium
What is Sweet Emporium's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Emporium has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Anglesey Council on 1 September 2022.
Is 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 Sweet Emporium last inspected?
Sweet Emporium was last inspected on 1 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Anglesey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Emporium?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sweet Emporium compare to other places in Anglesey?
90% of the 766 rated food businesses in Anglesey hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Emporium is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Anglesey Council inspects 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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