It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited) 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: 10 Melrose Avenue, Norbury, London, SW16 4QU
How it compares in Croydon
That puts It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited) among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 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 It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited) 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 It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airah Care Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Archie's Burger & Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Affogato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Andrew's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| After School Club @ Gonville Academy Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited)
What is It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited)'s food hygiene rating?
It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 2 December 2025.
Is It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited) 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 It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited) last inspected?
It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited) was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited)?
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 It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited) compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects It's Candy Time (A.S. Gulf Services (U.K.) Limited) 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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