Wattys Ices food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Tyneside
Wattys Ices 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 24 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 59 Strathmore Gardens, Parkway, South Shields, NE34 0LH
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Wattys Ices among the 721 places in South Tyneside 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 | 721 | 74% | ← Wattys Ices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 63 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 Wattys 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wattys Ices, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2017 |
| Ashfield Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| All Saints Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Biddick Hall Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Brother's Fresh Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Billy Bonkers @ Beautifully Unhinged Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Biddick Hall Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Ashley Academy (NCS) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about Wattys Ices
What is Wattys Ices's food hygiene rating?
Wattys Ices has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 24 February 2025.
Is Wattys Ices 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 Wattys Ices last inspected?
Wattys Ices was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wattys Ices?
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 Wattys Ices compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Wattys Ices is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Wattys 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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