Jo's Whippy (Ice Cream Van JO05 WHP) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Tameside
Jo's Whippy (Ice Cream Van JO05 WHP) 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 27 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Jo's Whippy (Ice Cream Van JO05 WHP) among the 1,195 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 | 1,195 | 74% | ← Jo's Whippy (Ice Cream Van JO05 WHP) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 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 Jo's Whippy (Ice Cream Van JO05 WHP) 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 Jo's Whippy (Ice Cream Van JO05 WHP)
What is Jo's Whippy (Ice Cream Van JO05 WHP)'s food hygiene rating?
Jo's Whippy (Ice Cream Van JO05 WHP) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 27 August 2025.
Is Jo's Whippy (Ice Cream Van JO05 WHP) 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 Jo's Whippy (Ice Cream Van JO05 WHP) last inspected?
Jo's Whippy (Ice Cream Van JO05 WHP) was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 months 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 Jo's Whippy (Ice Cream Van JO05 WHP)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Jo's Whippy (Ice Cream Van JO05 WHP) compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Jo's Whippy (Ice Cream Van JO05 WHP) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Jo's Whippy (Ice Cream Van JO05 WHP) 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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