American Candy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reading
American 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 15 September 2021, more than 4 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: 4a The Riverside, The Oracle, Reading, RG1 2AG
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so American Candy sits behind roughly 881 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ← American Candy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 155 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 American 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 American Candy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| BB's Bakers & Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Ben's Cookies at The Oracle Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2018 |
| Buenasado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Be At One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Amò - Italian Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about American Candy
What is American Candy's food hygiene rating?
American Candy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading Council on 15 September 2021.
Is American 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 American Candy last inspected?
American Candy was last inspected on 15 September 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at American Candy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does American Candy compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while American Candy holds a 4. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects American 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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