Harper’s Candylicious Sweets food hygiene rating
Importers/Exporters · Reading
Harper’s Candylicious Sweets holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the importer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 82 Belmont Road, Reading, RG30 2UU
How it compares in Reading
That puts Harper’s Candylicious Sweets among the 881 places in Reading holding top marks, 65% 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 | 881 | 65% | ← Harper’s Candylicious Sweets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 155 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 Very 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 Harper’s Candylicious Sweets 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 Harper’s Candylicious Sweets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beesknees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| 7 Rifles Reading Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Beacher Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Maitland House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| A&S News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2017 |
| Cafe 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bow Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2017 |
| Amherst Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2017 |
Questions about Harper’s Candylicious Sweets
What is Harper’s Candylicious Sweets's food hygiene rating?
Harper’s Candylicious Sweets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 16 July 2024.
Is Harper’s Candylicious Sweets 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 importer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harper’s Candylicious Sweets last inspected?
Harper’s Candylicious Sweets was last inspected on 16 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harper’s Candylicious Sweets?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harper’s Candylicious Sweets compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Harper’s Candylicious Sweets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Harper’s Candylicious Sweets 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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