JJ's Ice Creams food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Durham
JJ's Ice Creams 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 25 June 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: Unit 2 Sea View Industrial Estate, Horden, SR8 4TQ
How it compares in Durham
That puts JJ's Ice Creams among the 3,088 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← JJ's Ice Creams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 JJ's Ice Creams 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 JJ's Ice Creams, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosslands Stores Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Horden Trades and Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| Horden Cricket Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2020 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Premier - Mosci's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Deniz Bargain Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Sugar Rush The Sweet Life Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Horden Community Welfare FC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2018 |
Questions about JJ's Ice Creams
What is JJ's Ice Creams's food hygiene rating?
JJ's Ice Creams has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 25 June 2024.
Is JJ's Ice Creams 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 JJ's Ice Creams last inspected?
JJ's Ice Creams was last inspected on 25 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at JJ's Ice Creams?
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 JJ's Ice Creams compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and JJ's Ice Creams is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects JJ's Ice Creams 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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