The Little Ice Cream Co food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
The Little Ice Cream Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2025, 12 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: Green Lane Farm House, Soaper Lane, Shelf, HX3 7PS
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts The Little Ice Cream Co among the 1,295 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,295 | 76% | ← The Little Ice Cream Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 193 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 Very 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 The Little Ice Cream Co 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 The Little Ice Cream Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckly House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Beckside Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Belly Booster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Buttershaw Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
| Buttershaw Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Benny's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Bretton Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2021 |
| Adventure Island Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
Questions about The Little Ice Cream Co
What is The Little Ice Cream Co's food hygiene rating?
The Little Ice Cream Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 19 June 2025.
Is The Little Ice Cream Co 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Little Ice Cream Co last inspected?
The Little Ice Cream Co was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Little Ice Cream Co?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Little Ice Cream Co compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Ice Cream Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Little Ice Cream Co 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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