Ice Queen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Windsor and Maidenhead
Ice Queen 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 5 August 2022, 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: Purbeck Ice Cream, 3 Castle Hill, Windsor, SL4 1PD
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Ice Queen sits behind roughly 1,196 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,048 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 148 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ← Ice Queen | |
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 324 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 Ice Queen 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 Ice Queen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hotel Windsor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee - Peascod Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Black Sheep Coffee - Windsor Royal Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Benugo At Cafes \& Kiosks At Windsor Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| A La Russe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2021 |
| Banana Tree Windsor / Mimi's Thai Kitchen / Whats Your Katsu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
Questions about Ice Queen
What is Ice Queen's food hygiene rating?
Ice Queen has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 5 August 2022.
Is Ice Queen 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 Ice Queen last inspected?
Ice Queen was last inspected on 5 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Windsor and Maidenhead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ice Queen?
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 Ice Queen compare to other places in Windsor and Maidenhead?
82% of the 1,284 rated food businesses in Windsor and Maidenhead hold the top rating of 5, while Ice Queen holds a 3. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects Ice Queen 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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