Rye Candy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rother
Rye Candy 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 6 February 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: 28B High Street, Rye, TN31 7JG
How it compares in Rother
That puts Rye Candy among the 882 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 882 | 87% | ← Rye Candy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 11 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 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 Rye 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 Rye Candy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Rye Deli Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Marinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| The Bakery at 89 Ltd Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| The Kind Table Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2022 |
| Jempsons Bakery & Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| The Bargain Box Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2020 |
| Nosh Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Rye Candy
What is Rye Candy's food hygiene rating?
Rye Candy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 6 February 2024.
Is Rye Candy 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 Rye Candy last inspected?
Rye Candy was last inspected on 6 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rye Candy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rye Candy compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Rye Candy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Rye 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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