Candy4u food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Candy4u 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 25 September 2025, 9 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: Unit 8 Wapping Park Gresley Road South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, SR8 2FD
How it compares in Durham
That puts Candy4u among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Candy4u | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Candy4u 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 Candy4u, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Out North East CIC School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| China Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Chilla Pizza and Valentinos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Siesta Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Howletch Lane Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Sandwich Express Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Candy4u
What is Candy4u's food hygiene rating?
Candy4u has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Candy4u 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 Candy4u last inspected?
Candy4u was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Candy4u?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Candy4u compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Candy4u is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Candy4u 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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