American Candy & Gifts food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
American Candy & Gifts 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
This is a fresh result: American Candy & Gifts was inspected on 13 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Canterbury City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Canterbury City ratings →
Address: 36 High Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RY
How this rating has changed
American Candy & Gifts has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 13 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts American Candy & Gifts among the 1,156 places in Canterbury City 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 | 1,156 | 78% | ← American Candy & Gifts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 American Candy & Gifts 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 & Gifts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abode Canterbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Chiya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bakers + Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Canterbury Tails Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Canterbury Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Buenos Aires Nights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bare Bones Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about American Candy & Gifts
What is American Candy & Gifts's food hygiene rating?
American Candy & Gifts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 13 August 2026.
Is American Candy & Gifts 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 American Candy & Gifts last inspected?
American Candy & Gifts was last inspected on 13 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at American Candy & Gifts?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 American Candy & Gifts compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and American Candy & Gifts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects American Candy & Gifts 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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