Soft Ices (K99 SON) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Blackburn
Soft Ices (K99 SON) 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 6 December 2023, more than 2 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: 54 Tenby Close, Blackburn, BB1 8JD
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Soft Ices (K99 SON) among the 738 places in Blackburn holding top marks, 69% 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 | 738 | 69% | ← Soft Ices (K99 SON) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 66 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 233 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 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 Soft Ices (K99 SON) 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 Soft Ices (K99 SON), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bilal Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Al Quds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Anwar Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Auntie's Shop - Sweets and Confectionery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| Double A Eight Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Carnivorez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Blackburn Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2022 |
Questions about Soft Ices (K99 SON)
What is Soft Ices (K99 SON)'s food hygiene rating?
Soft Ices (K99 SON) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 6 December 2023.
Is Soft Ices (K99 SON) 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 Soft Ices (K99 SON) last inspected?
Soft Ices (K99 SON) was last inspected on 6 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Soft Ices (K99 SON)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Soft Ices (K99 SON) compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Soft Ices (K99 SON) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Soft Ices (K99 SON) 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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