Georgian House Sweet Shop

Georgian House Sweet Shop is a retailers - other located at 20 Bridge Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DS, in the Derbyshire Dales local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Derbyshire Dales oversees 910 registered food businesses, of which 77% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Derbyshire Dales is 4.4 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.