Stevies Ices (Ice Cream Van YA18 TPZ) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Tameside
Stevies Ices (Ice Cream Van YA18 TPZ) 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 17 August 2023, 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.
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Stevies Ices (Ice Cream Van YA18 TPZ) among the 1,194 places in Tameside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,194 | 74% | ← Stevies Ices (Ice Cream Van YA18 TPZ) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 41 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 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 Stevies Ices (Ice Cream Van YA18 TPZ) 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.
Questions about Stevies Ices (Ice Cream Van YA18 TPZ)
What is Stevies Ices (Ice Cream Van YA18 TPZ)'s food hygiene rating?
Stevies Ices (Ice Cream Van YA18 TPZ) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 17 August 2023.
Is Stevies Ices (Ice Cream Van YA18 TPZ) 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 Stevies Ices (Ice Cream Van YA18 TPZ) last inspected?
Stevies Ices (Ice Cream Van YA18 TPZ) was last inspected on 17 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stevies Ices (Ice Cream Van YA18 TPZ)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stevies Ices (Ice Cream Van YA18 TPZ) compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Stevies Ices (Ice Cream Van YA18 TPZ) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Stevies Ices (Ice Cream Van YA18 TPZ) 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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