Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Portsmouth
Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 2025, 16 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: Kiosk, College Park, Copnor Road, PO2 0QB
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van among the 976 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 976 | 64% | ← Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 268 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 Dan's Delights 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 Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Corner Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| B & M Portsmouth Ocean Retail Park (665) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| BOSCAS Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| Bucharest Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Binsteed Childcare Services Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van
What is Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van's food hygiene rating?
Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 20 February 2025.
Is Dan's Delights 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van last inspected?
Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dan's Delights 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 Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,535 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Dan's Delights 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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