Candy Cavern food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Candy Cavern 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 2 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: 4 Ruiton Street, Lower Gornal, Dudley, DY3 2EG
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Candy Cavern among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Candy Cavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 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 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 Cavern 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 Cavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Before & After School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Busy Bees at Dudley Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| bengal flame Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Baristro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Alladin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aamira Restaurant Ltd t/a Aashiqs Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| A Box Full of Happiness Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Candy Cavern
What is Candy Cavern's food hygiene rating?
Candy Cavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 2 September 2021.
Is Candy Cavern 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 Cavern last inspected?
Candy Cavern was last inspected on 2 September 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Candy Cavern?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Candy Cavern compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Candy Cavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Candy Cavern 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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