Ellen's Ice Creams food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · East Suffolk
Ellen's Ice Creams 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 17 April 2025, 14 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: 1 Claude Rushmer Close, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9LE
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Ellen's Ice Creams 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% | ← Ellen's Ice Creams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 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 201 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 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 Ellen's Ice Creams 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 Ellen's Ice Creams, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link Lunch Club Other catering premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Rigbourne Hill Convenience Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2022 |
| Sweet Wishes And Dreams Manufacturers/packers | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2022 |
| Sunshine Pre-school And Day Care LTD Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2009 |
| Reach2 At Beccles Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services At Beccles Free School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| 01 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Ellen's Ice Creams
What is Ellen's Ice Creams's food hygiene rating?
Ellen's Ice Creams has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 17 April 2025.
Is Ellen's Ice Creams 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 Ellen's Ice Creams last inspected?
Ellen's Ice Creams was last inspected on 17 April 2025, 14 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 Ellen's Ice Creams?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ellen's Ice Creams compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Ellen's Ice Creams is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Ellen's Ice Creams 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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