Candy Box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewes
Candy Box 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 27 February 2025, 16 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: 20 Lexden Road, Seaford, BN25 3BT
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Candy Box among the 740 places in Lewes holding top marks, 85% 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 | 740 | 85% | ← Candy Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 90 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 Very 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 Box 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 Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexden Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Marion's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Seahaven Storehouse Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Harley House Craft Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Seeability Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Dreami Delights Sussex Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Abundant Grace Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Blatchington Manor Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about Candy Box
What is Candy Box's food hygiene rating?
Candy Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Candy Box 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 Box last inspected?
Candy Box was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Candy Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Box compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Candy Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Candy Box 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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