Ells Ices food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Shropshire
Ells Ices holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 July 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: Crown And Sceptre Station Road, Minsterley, Shrewsbury, SY5 0BA
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Ells Ices sits behind roughly 2,510 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,510 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 224 | 8% | ← Ells Ices | |
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Ells Ices 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 Ells Ices
What is Ells Ices's food hygiene rating?
Ells Ices has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Ells Ices safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ells Ices last inspected?
Ells Ices was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ells Ices?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ells Ices compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Ells Ices holds a 4. 224 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Ells Ices 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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