The Ice Cream Emporium food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Conwy
The Ice Cream Emporium holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 July 2025, 11 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: Flat 1 100 Upper Mostyn Street, Llandudno, LL30 2SW
How it compares in Conwy
In Conwy, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ice Cream Emporium sits behind roughly 1,351 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,192 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← The Ice Cream Emporium | |
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 154 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ice Cream Emporium 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 Ice Cream Emporium, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Dollop! Ice Cream Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Dudley and George's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Da Venezia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Audley Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Baytree Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Characters Tea House and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
Questions about The Ice Cream Emporium
What is The Ice Cream Emporium's food hygiene rating?
The Ice Cream Emporium has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Conwy Council on 14 July 2025.
Is The Ice Cream Emporium safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Ice Cream Emporium last inspected?
The Ice Cream Emporium was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Conwy Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ice Cream Emporium?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ice Cream Emporium compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, while The Ice Cream Emporium holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects The Ice Cream Emporium 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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