Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Yorkshire
Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 October 2025, 8 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: Thornton Le Dale Ice Cream Co Ltd Chestnut Avenue, YO18 7RW
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour 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 Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Dale Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 October 2025 |
| Pizzaland Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Lavenders Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| The Chocolate Factory Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Munch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Moores Delicatessen Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2025 |
| The Hall Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour
What is Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour's food hygiene rating?
Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 20 October 2025.
Is Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour last inspected?
Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour?
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 Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour 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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