Candy Baba food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Candy Baba 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 23 August 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: 3 Lewisham Way, London, SE14 6PP
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Candy Baba sits behind roughly 1,249 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ← Candy Baba | |
| 3 out of 5 | 236 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 449 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Baba 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 Baba, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Foodstuffs Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
| 2ts cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Alanya Steak & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 999 Club Trust T/A 999 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Afrikiko restaurant and night club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Anson and curtis Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| 18Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Aldi stores limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
Questions about Candy Baba
What is Candy Baba's food hygiene rating?
Candy Baba has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 23 August 2023.
Is Candy Baba 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 Candy Baba last inspected?
Candy Baba was last inspected on 23 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Candy Baba?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Candy Baba compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Candy Baba holds a 4. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Candy Baba 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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