Clayton's Candy Corner food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Clayton's Candy Corner holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 May 2025, 14 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: 32 High Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6DB
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Clayton's Candy Corner sits behind roughly 3,769 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← Clayton's Candy Corner | |
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Clayton's Candy Corner 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 Clayton's Candy Corner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Pedros Peri Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| The Green Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Quinns Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Bloom n Witches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Clayton's Candy Corner
What is Clayton's Candy Corner's food hygiene rating?
Clayton's Candy Corner has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Clayton's Candy Corner safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Clayton's Candy Corner last inspected?
Clayton's Candy Corner was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Clayton's Candy Corner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clayton's Candy Corner compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Clayton's Candy Corner holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Clayton's Candy Corner 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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