Old Skool Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sutton
Old Skool Ice Cream holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 7 June 2023, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Kiosk 2 Level 1, St Nicholas Centre, St Nicholas Way, SM1 1AW
How it compares in Sutton
That puts Old Skool Ice Cream among the 871 places in Sutton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 871 | 75% | ← Old Skool Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 147 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 139 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 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 Old Skool Ice Cream 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 Old Skool Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Al Hamd Halal Meat Sutton Ltd Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bar & Block Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Bangkok Pad Thai Other catering premises | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bab Bab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Old Skool Ice Cream
What is Old Skool Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Old Skool Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 7 June 2023.
Is Old Skool Ice Cream 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Skool Ice Cream last inspected?
Old Skool Ice Cream was last inspected on 7 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sutton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Skool Ice Cream?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Old Skool Ice Cream compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and Old Skool Ice Cream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Old Skool Ice Cream 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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Old Skool Ice Cream is one of 15 rated food businesses in St Nicholas Centre. See every hygiene rating in St Nicholas Centre →
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