Gelato Ice Cream Parlour food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
Gelato Ice Cream Parlour 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
This is a fresh result: Gelato Ice Cream Parlour was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Dorset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dorset ratings →
Address: 9E, West Bay, DT6 4EN
How this rating has changed
Gelato Ice Cream Parlour was re-inspected on 23 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Gelato Ice Cream Parlour among the 3,846 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,846 | 95% | ← Gelato Ice Cream Parlour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,131 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 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 Gelato 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 Gelato Ice Cream Parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
| Bonbon Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Bridport Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| Haddon House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Custom Maid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Anchors Aweigh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| Baboo Gelato Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| By the Bridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
Questions about Gelato Ice Cream Parlour
What is Gelato Ice Cream Parlour's food hygiene rating?
Gelato Ice Cream Parlour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Gelato 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gelato Ice Cream Parlour last inspected?
Gelato Ice Cream Parlour was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gelato Ice Cream Parlour?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gelato Ice Cream Parlour compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 4,031 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Gelato Ice Cream Parlour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Gelato 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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