Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Swale
Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN) 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: Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN) was inspected on 24 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Swale score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Swale ratings →
Address: 37 Hazeldene Close, Eastchurch, Kent, ME12 4EW
How it compares in Swale
That puts Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN) among the 1,008 places in Swale holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,008 | 84% | ← Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 35 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 Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN) 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 Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retreat Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2025 |
| The Coppice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Dickens Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2019 |
| Sunny Side Up Burger Van Mobile caterer | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Sunnymead Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Elmhurst Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Palms Sports Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Shurland Dale Holiday Park Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
Questions about Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN)
What is Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN)'s food hygiene rating?
Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 24 August 2026.
Is Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN) 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 Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN) last inspected?
Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN) was last inspected on 24 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN)?
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 Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN) compare to other places in Swale?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Happy Days Ices (K152 SKN) 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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