MR Whippy Ice Cream Van food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Cardiff
MR Whippy Ice Cream Van 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 8 October 2025, 9 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: Roath Park Lake Road West, Cyncoed, Cardiff
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts MR Whippy Ice Cream Van among the 2,117 places in Cardiff holding top marks, 70% 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 | 2,117 | 70% | ← MR Whippy Ice Cream Van | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 254 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 415 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 MR Whippy Ice Cream Van 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 MR Whippy Ice Cream Van, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie April Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Astrid's Petite Cuisine Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| All Nations Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Alex Gooch Shops Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Afro lounge Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| All Saints Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
Questions about MR Whippy Ice Cream Van
What is MR Whippy Ice Cream Van's food hygiene rating?
MR Whippy Ice Cream Van has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 8 October 2025.
Is MR Whippy Ice Cream Van 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 MR Whippy Ice Cream Van last inspected?
MR Whippy Ice Cream Van was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at MR Whippy Ice Cream Van?
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 MR Whippy Ice Cream Van compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,032 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and MR Whippy Ice Cream Van is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects MR Whippy Ice Cream Van 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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MR Whippy Ice Cream Van is one of 40 rated food businesses in Cyncoed. See every hygiene rating in Cyncoed →
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