Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita 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 June 2025, 12 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: Unit 66/67 Longton Indoor Market, The Strand Longton, ST3 2JF
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,486 | 78% | ← Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 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 Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita 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 Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Ali's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Baguettes and Pies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Barnett's Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| 1863 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| ADS Truck Parking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Anchor Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Anchor Day Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita
What is Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita's food hygiene rating?
Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita 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 Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita last inspected?
Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita?
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 Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Dot`s Candy and La Dolce Vita 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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