The Candy Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
The Candy Store 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 19 May 2023, more than 3 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: 183 Station Road, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7SQ
How it compares in Medway
That puts The Candy Store among the 1,577 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,577 | 80% | ← The Candy Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 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 Very 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 The Candy Store 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 The Candy Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Forrester's Pottery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Collards Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Asham Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bargain Warehouse Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Galata Mezze Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Boyces Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about The Candy Store
What is The Candy Store's food hygiene rating?
The Candy Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 19 May 2023.
Is The Candy Store 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 The Candy Store last inspected?
The Candy Store was last inspected on 19 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Candy Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Candy Store compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and The Candy Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Candy Store 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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