American Candy & Gifts food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
American Candy & Gifts holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 July 2023, more than 2 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: 36 High Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RY
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so American Candy & Gifts sits behind roughly 1,346 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 184 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 8% | ← American Candy & Gifts | |
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 & 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 | 23 April 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 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Canterbury City Council on 24 July 2023.
Is American Candy & Gifts safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was American Candy & Gifts last inspected?
American Candy & Gifts was last inspected on 24 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 & Gifts compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while American Candy & Gifts holds a 3. 119 places in the area share that rating.
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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