Ice Cream Hut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Suffolk
Ice Cream Hut 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
This is a fresh result: Ice Cream Hut was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Beach Hut, South Pier, Royal Plain, NR33 0AE
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Ice Cream Hut among the 1,993 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,993 | 86% | ← Ice Cream Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 200 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Ice Cream Hut 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 Ice Cream Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Point Pavilion - Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Chipsters/The Harbour Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Beaches & Cream Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Amigos Mini Market Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Cofetaria Gabriela's Cakes Lowestoft Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Dolphin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Ice Cream Hut
What is Ice Cream Hut's food hygiene rating?
Ice Cream Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Ice Cream Hut 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 Ice Cream Hut last inspected?
Ice Cream Hut was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ice Cream Hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ice Cream Hut compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Ice Cream Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Ice Cream Hut 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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