Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Redbridge
Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 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: 227 Fullwell Avenue, IG5 0RB
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT among the 1,176 places in Redbridge holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,176 | 66% | ← Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 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 Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT 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 Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkingside Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Best BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Boss peri peri Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Adas Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Blaze & Smoke Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Arya Bhavan Barkingside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Acasa Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Barkingside Food Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT
What is Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT's food hygiene rating?
Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 17 April 2025.
Is Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT last inspected?
Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT was last inspected on 17 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT?
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 Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Essex Ice Cream Van Hire trading as S88FTT/S99FTT 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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