King Whippy Ice Cream (Ice Cream Van YF67 YDT) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Tameside
King Whippy Ice Cream (Ice Cream Van YF67 YDT) 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 22 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
How it compares in Tameside
That puts King Whippy Ice Cream (Ice Cream Van YF67 YDT) 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% | ← King Whippy Ice Cream (Ice Cream Van YF67 YDT) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 King Whippy Ice Cream (Ice Cream Van YF67 YDT) 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 King Whippy Ice Cream (Ice Cream Van YF67 YDT)
What is King Whippy Ice Cream (Ice Cream Van YF67 YDT)'s food hygiene rating?
King Whippy Ice Cream (Ice Cream Van YF67 YDT) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 22 July 2024.
Is King Whippy Ice Cream (Ice Cream Van YF67 YDT) 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 King Whippy Ice Cream (Ice Cream Van YF67 YDT) last inspected?
King Whippy Ice Cream (Ice Cream Van YF67 YDT) was last inspected on 22 July 2024, 23 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 King Whippy Ice Cream (Ice Cream Van YF67 YDT)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 King Whippy Ice Cream (Ice Cream Van YF67 YDT) compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and King Whippy Ice Cream (Ice Cream Van YF67 YDT) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects King Whippy Ice Cream (Ice Cream Van YF67 YDT) 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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