Sidoli's (Ice cream van) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Neath Port Talbot
Sidoli's (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 23 October 2025, 8 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: Aranmayne, 1 Heol Y Castell, Duffryn Rhondda, SA13 3HA
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Sidoli's (Ice cream van) among the 776 places in Neath Port Talbot holding top marks, 68% 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 | 776 | 68% | ← Sidoli's (Ice cream van) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Sidoli's (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 Sidoli's (Ice cream van), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Bettws Lodge & Kiosk Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Cymmer Afan Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Afan Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2015 |
| The Navigation Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Cafe Cwtch and Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 January 2026 |
| Caerau Social Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Premier JD Local Stores Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2026 |
| M & V Store Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Sidoli's (Ice cream van)
What is Sidoli's (Ice cream van)'s food hygiene rating?
Sidoli's (Ice cream van) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 23 October 2025.
Is Sidoli's (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 Sidoli's (Ice cream van) last inspected?
Sidoli's (Ice cream van) was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sidoli's (Ice cream van)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sidoli's (Ice cream van) compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, and Sidoli's (Ice cream van) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Sidoli's (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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