Berties Ice Cream Van food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Hastings
Berties Ice Cream Van 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 July 2024, 23 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: Combe Haven Holiday Park Harley Shute Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8BZ
How it compares in Hastings
That puts Berties Ice Cream Van among the 749 places in Hastings holding top marks, 91% 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 | 749 | 91% | ← Berties Ice Cream Van | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 Berties Ice Cream Van 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 Berties Ice Cream Van, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Charities Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Ali's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Avanti Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Appleyards Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| 15 Grosvenor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Bishops corner Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Bethune Court Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Berties Ice Cream Van
What is Berties Ice Cream Van's food hygiene rating?
Berties Ice Cream Van has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 17 July 2024.
Is Berties Ice Cream Van 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 Berties Ice Cream Van last inspected?
Berties Ice Cream Van was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Berties Ice Cream Van?
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 Berties Ice Cream Van compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and Berties Ice Cream Van is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Berties Ice Cream Van 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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