American Candy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
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 17 October 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: Unit 66 Highcross, 25 Shires Walk, Leicester, LE1 4FQ
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so American Candy sits behind roughly 2,262 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ← American Candy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Coats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Amrut Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| 33 Cank Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| 90's Mix Restaurant And Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| 45 West Pub/bar/nightclub | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Andrew Sykes Butchers Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Alcove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
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 Leicester City Council on 17 October 2022.
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 17 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City 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 Leicester City?
73% of the 3,106 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while American Candy holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City 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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