Better Candies Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Mid and East Antrim
Better Candies Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Better Candies Ltd was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 106b Queen Street, Ballykeel, Ballymena, BT42 2BE
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Better Candies Ltd 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% | ← Better Candies Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Better Candies 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 Better Candies Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Happiness Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Candy Bar Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Eatsville Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Frews News Vivo Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Chloe’s Cafe and Deli Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Deerfin Fold Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Cape Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Cafe Pausa, Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Better Candies Ltd
What is Better Candies Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Better Candies Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Better Candies Ltd 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Better Candies Ltd last inspected?
Better Candies Ltd was last inspected on 26 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 Better Candies Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Better Candies Ltd 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 Better Candies Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Better Candies 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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