Polden ice cream food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Polden ice cream holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 17 August 2023, 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: Polden ice cream Clarks Village, Farm Road, Street, BA16 0BB
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Polden ice cream sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Polden ice cream | |
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Polden ice cream 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 Polden ice cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble T Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Chickies Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Lanes Coffee Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Lindt & Sprungli (UK) Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Load o waffle ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Menkind Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Hotel Chocolat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2017 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about Polden ice cream
What is Polden ice cream's food hygiene rating?
Polden ice cream has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 17 August 2023.
Is Polden ice cream 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Polden ice cream last inspected?
Polden ice cream was last inspected on 17 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Polden ice cream?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Polden ice cream compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Polden ice cream holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Polden ice cream 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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