Sticky Candy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Sticky Candy 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 18 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Sticky Candy Market Place, Aylesham, CT3 3DY
How it compares in Dover
That puts Sticky Candy among the 892 places in Dover holding top marks, 82% 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 | 892 | 82% | ← Sticky Candy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 112 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 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 Sticky Candy 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 Sticky Candy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesham Post Office Retailers - other | 110 yards away | Exempt | |
| Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Aylesham Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Naj Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Aylesham News Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2026 |
| Sips n Giggles Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Blossom Tree Early Education Caring Premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Sticky Candy
What is Sticky Candy's food hygiene rating?
Sticky Candy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 18 January 2024.
Is Sticky Candy 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 Sticky Candy last inspected?
Sticky Candy was last inspected on 18 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sticky Candy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sticky Candy compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Sticky Candy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Sticky Candy 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Sticky Candy and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Sticky Candy is one of 33 rated food businesses in Aylesham. See every hygiene rating in Aylesham →
Dover inspects and rates 1,198 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Dover →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.dover.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →