Fat Candy Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Hyndburn
Fat Candy Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The food producer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Richmond Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0RH
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Fat Candy Ltd sits behind roughly 636 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ← Fat Candy Ltd | |
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Fat Candy Ltd 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 Fat Candy Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Britania Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Bulloughs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Dessert Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Accrington Christians Together Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bulk Bargains Cash & Carry Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Belvedere Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Central Fitness Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Al - Hamza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Fat Candy Ltd
What is Fat Candy Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Fat Candy Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hyndburn Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Fat Candy Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the food producer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Fat Candy Ltd last inspected?
Fat Candy Ltd was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fat Candy Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fat Candy Ltd compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Fat Candy Ltd holds a 3. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Fat Candy Ltd 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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