Candy Parrot food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Candy Parrot 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 1 August 2022, more than 3 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: 12-16 West Road, Annfield Plain, DH9 8HU
How it compares in Durham
That puts Candy Parrot among the 3,088 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Candy Parrot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Very 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 Candy Parrot 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 Candy Parrot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One - Gaba & Sons Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 April 2026 |
| Prime Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Golden Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| David?s Mini Market Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2025 |
| China Tasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 April 2026 |
| Queens Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Coach and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2026 |
| Annfield Plain Democratic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
Questions about Candy Parrot
What is Candy Parrot's food hygiene rating?
Candy Parrot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 1 August 2022.
Is Candy Parrot 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 Candy Parrot last inspected?
Candy Parrot was last inspected on 1 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Candy Parrot?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Candy Parrot compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Candy Parrot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Candy Parrot 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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