Bertie's Ice Cream Van food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
Bertie's Ice Cream Van holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 August 2025, 11 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: Kent Coast, Allhallows Caravan Park, Allhallows, ME3 9QD
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Bertie's Ice Cream Van sits behind roughly 1,576 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,576 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 280 | 14% | ← Bertie's Ice Cream Van | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 174 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bertie'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 Bertie's Ice Cream Van, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Cook's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Haven All Hallows Box Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Nisa Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Seaside Treats Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Papa Johns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| The London Stone Pub/bar/nightclub | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Allhallows Yacht Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
Questions about Bertie's Ice Cream Van
What is Bertie's Ice Cream Van's food hygiene rating?
Bertie's Ice Cream Van has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Bertie's Ice Cream Van safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bertie's Ice Cream Van last inspected?
Bertie's Ice Cream Van was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bertie's Ice Cream Van?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bertie's Ice Cream Van compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Bertie's Ice Cream Van holds a 4. 280 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Bertie'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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