Helen's Candy Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Denbighshire
Helen's Candy Shop 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 13 November 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: 65 Wellington Road, Rhyl, LL18 1BD
How it compares in Denbighshire
In Denbighshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Helen's Candy Shop sits behind roughly 815 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ← Helen's Candy Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 Helen's Candy Shop 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 Helen's Candy Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighter Futures Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2022 |
| D Sidoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2018 |
| Fieldsports Equipe Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Deutch's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Bodrum Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2016 |
| Godfathers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Babyccino Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Helen's Candy Shop
What is Helen's Candy Shop's food hygiene rating?
Helen's Candy Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Denbighshire Council on 13 November 2023.
Is Helen's Candy Shop 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 Helen's Candy Shop last inspected?
Helen's Candy Shop was last inspected on 13 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Helen's Candy Shop?
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 Helen's Candy Shop compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, while Helen's Candy Shop holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Helen's Candy Shop 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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