Ice Cream (Mr Whippy) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Croydon
Ice Cream (Mr Whippy) 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 23 April 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: Catering Van, B&q, 2 Hesterman Way, CR0 4YA
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Ice Cream (Mr Whippy) among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Ice Cream (Mr Whippy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 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 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 Ice Cream (Mr Whippy) 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 (Mr Whippy), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & Q Croydon Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2021 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| AT & K - BP, Morrisons Daily, Costa Express & Greggs Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Aayush Ltd At Access Self Storage Croydon Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| ASKI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| AFC Chicken & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| After School Club @ Gonville Academy Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
Questions about Ice Cream (Mr Whippy)
What is Ice Cream (Mr Whippy)'s food hygiene rating?
Ice Cream (Mr Whippy) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 23 April 2024.
Is Ice Cream (Mr Whippy) 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 Ice Cream (Mr Whippy) last inspected?
Ice Cream (Mr Whippy) was last inspected on 23 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ice Cream (Mr Whippy)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ice Cream (Mr Whippy) compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Ice Cream (Mr Whippy) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Ice Cream (Mr Whippy) 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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