Candy Cane food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid and East Antrim
Candy Cane 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
This is a fresh result: Candy Cane was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 84 Main Street, Broughshane Upper, Broughshane, BT42 4JA
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Candy Cane among the 936 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% 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 | 936 | 93% | ← Candy Cane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 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 Candy Cane 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 Cane, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughshane Pharmacy Retailers - other | 41 yards away | Exempt | |
| Broughshane LOL 503 Other catering premises | 53 yards away | Exempt | |
| Exclusive Beauty Retailers - other | 69 yards away | Exempt | |
| Morelli's@Mandys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| McNeill's Vivo/Post Office Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Devlins Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| McAllister's Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Merchant Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Candy Cane
What is Candy Cane's food hygiene rating?
Candy Cane has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Candy Cane 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 Cane last inspected?
Candy Cane was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Candy Cane?
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 Candy Cane compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and Candy Cane is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Candy Cane 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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