Candy Drip food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Candy Drip 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
The rating dates from 6 September 2024, 22 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: Retail Hut 8, The Pier, Central Parade, CT6 5JN
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Candy Drip among the 1,161 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← Candy Drip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 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 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 Candy Drip 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 Drip, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cain's Amusements Ltd Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Charlie's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Goody Ales Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Ice Cream Sundae Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Grapevine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Harry's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Candy Drip
What is Candy Drip's food hygiene rating?
Candy Drip has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 6 September 2024.
Is Candy Drip 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 Candy Drip last inspected?
Candy Drip was last inspected on 6 September 2024, 22 months 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 Candy Drip?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Candy Drip compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Candy Drip is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Candy Drip 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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