Ives Ice Cream Parlour food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Suffolk
Ives Ice Cream Parlour 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
The rating dates from 1 October 2024, 21 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.
Address: 160 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5AQ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Ives Ice Cream Parlour among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Ives Ice Cream Parlour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Very 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 Ives Ice Cream Parlour 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 Ives Ice Cream Parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson's Delicatessen Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Slaughden Wines Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2019 |
| The Aldeburgh Market Cafe Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Prezzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 March 2026 |
| Russell & Newnes Retailers - other | 7 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Suffolk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Adnams Store - Aldeburgh Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Harris And James Store Aldeburgh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Ives Ice Cream Parlour
What is Ives Ice Cream Parlour's food hygiene rating?
Ives Ice Cream Parlour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Ives Ice Cream Parlour 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 Ives Ice Cream Parlour last inspected?
Ives Ice Cream Parlour was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ives Ice Cream Parlour?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ives Ice Cream Parlour compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Ives Ice Cream Parlour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Ives Ice Cream Parlour 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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