Ink and Candy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mansfield
Ink and Candy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 April 2024, 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: 30 Stockwell Gate, Mansfield, NG18 1LG
How it compares in Mansfield
In Mansfield, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Ink and Candy sits behind roughly 713 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 8% | ← Ink and Candy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Ink and Candy 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 Ink and Candy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Boba Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
| Claires Accessories Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Cheapest Cigs and Booze Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Cafe Silver Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| A&J Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Ink and Candy
What is Ink and Candy's food hygiene rating?
Ink and Candy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mansfield Council on 1 April 2024.
Is Ink and Candy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ink and Candy last inspected?
Ink and Candy was last inspected on 1 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mansfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ink and Candy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ink and Candy compare to other places in Mansfield?
87% of the 818 rated food businesses in Mansfield hold the top rating of 5, while Ink and Candy holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mansfield Council inspects Ink and Candy 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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