Sweet Vanilla food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
Sweet Vanilla 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 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: 7 Cornhill, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5JP
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Sweet Vanilla among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← Sweet Vanilla | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 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 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 Sweet Vanilla 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 Vanilla, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maddie's Bistro & Bakery at The White Hart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| The White Hart Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 December 2025 |
| The George Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Ambridge Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Krisha Superstore Ltd Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2024 |
| Total News Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 August 2022 |
| New Life Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Take That Cake Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Sweet Vanilla
What is Sweet Vanilla's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Vanilla has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 25 January 2025.
Is Sweet Vanilla 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 Vanilla last inspected?
Sweet Vanilla was last inspected on 25 January 2025, 17 months 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 Vanilla?
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 Sweet Vanilla compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Vanilla is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Sweet Vanilla 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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