Doris The Ice Cream Van food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Sunderland
Doris The Ice Cream Van 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 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 14 Station Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0QY
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Doris The Ice Cream Van among the 1,634 places in Sunderland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,634 | 84% | ← Doris The Ice Cream Van | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 365 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 Doris The 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 Doris The Ice Cream Van, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bede House Care Home Caring Premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Athelstan Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Bread Basket Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| B & M Homestore Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2021 |
| Ability Trade & Diy Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2018 |
Questions about Doris The Ice Cream Van
What is Doris The Ice Cream Van's food hygiene rating?
Doris The Ice Cream Van has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Doris The 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Doris The Ice Cream Van last inspected?
Doris The Ice Cream Van was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Doris The Ice Cream Van?
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 Doris The Ice Cream Van compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Doris The Ice Cream Van is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Doris The 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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