Marks Ices (N923 UVB) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Coventry
Marks Ices (N923 UVB) 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 18 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
How it compares in Coventry
That puts Marks Ices (N923 UVB) among the 1,867 places in Coventry holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,867 | 77% | ← Marks Ices (N923 UVB) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 676 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 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 Marks Ices (N923 UVB) 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.
Questions about Marks Ices (N923 UVB)
What is Marks Ices (N923 UVB)'s food hygiene rating?
Marks Ices (N923 UVB) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 18 March 2019.
Is Marks Ices (N923 UVB) 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 Marks Ices (N923 UVB) last inspected?
Marks Ices (N923 UVB) was last inspected on 18 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Coventry Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marks Ices (N923 UVB)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marks Ices (N923 UVB) compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and Marks Ices (N923 UVB) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Marks Ices (N923 UVB) 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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