The Candy Shack food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockport
The Candy Shack 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 3 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Stall 32, Market Hall, Market Place, SK1 1EW
How it compares in Stockport
That puts The Candy Shack among the 1,728 places in Stockport 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 | 1,728 | 82% | ← The Candy Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 The Candy Shack 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 Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Lous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Alfredo's Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bakers Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2019 |
| Astoria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Big Mouth Gyoza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Arden Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Bird And Bag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Candy Shack
What is The Candy Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Candy Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 3 September 2024.
Is The Candy Shack 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 Shack last inspected?
The Candy Shack was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Candy Shack?
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 The Candy Shack compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and The Candy Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Candy Shack 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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