The Ice Cream Hut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
The Ice Cream Hut holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 10 May 2024, 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: Mobile Food Unit Storage, Penmenner Road, The Lizard, TR12 7NR
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ice Cream Hut sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← The Ice Cream Hut | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The 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 The Ice Cream Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tregullas Country Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Coast Coffee Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Lizard Shellfish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| The Witchball Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Smugglers Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Ann's Pasties Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Polpeor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| Wavecrest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about The Ice Cream Hut
What is The Ice Cream Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Ice Cream Hut has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 10 May 2024.
Is The Ice Cream Hut 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ice Cream Hut last inspected?
The Ice Cream Hut was last inspected on 10 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ice Cream Hut?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ice Cream Hut compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Ice Cream Hut holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The 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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