The Ice Cream Kiosk food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
The Ice Cream Kiosk holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Ice Cream Kiosk was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: The Sailoft, Sennen Cove, Penzance, TR19 7DF
How this rating has changed
The Ice Cream Kiosk has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 20 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Ice Cream Kiosk among the 4,511 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,511 | 85% | ← The Ice Cream Kiosk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 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 The Ice Cream Kiosk 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 Kiosk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sennen Cove Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Blue Lagoon Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| The Beach Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| The Old Success Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| First And Last Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Shantys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 April 2025 |
| First And Last Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Sennen & Land's End Pre School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2014 |
Questions about The Ice Cream Kiosk
What is The Ice Cream Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
The Ice Cream Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 20 August 2026.
Is The Ice Cream Kiosk 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ice Cream Kiosk last inspected?
The Ice Cream Kiosk was last inspected on 20 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Kiosk?
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 The Ice Cream Kiosk compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Ice Cream Kiosk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Ice Cream Kiosk 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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The Ice Cream Kiosk is one of 358 rated food businesses in Penzance. See every hygiene rating in Penzance →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
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