Candy King food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackpool
Candy King 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 13 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: 279 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1DP
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Candy King among the 1,330 places in Blackpool holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,330 | 79% | ← Candy King | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 3 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 King 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 King, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B's Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Anzy Panzy Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Ascot Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| 5H Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Beach Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Belvere Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Alan Young Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Arthington Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about Candy King
What is Candy King's food hygiene rating?
Candy King has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 13 September 2024.
Is Candy King 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 King last inspected?
Candy King was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Candy King?
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 King compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Candy King is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Candy King 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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