Market Cross Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Market Cross Ice Cream holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2026, 2 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Westmorland and Furness ratings →
Address: Market Cross, LA22 9BT
How this rating has changed
Market Cross Ice Cream was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 5 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 Westmorland and Furness
That puts Market Cross Ice Cream among the 2,439 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,439 | 87% | ← Market Cross Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 348 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 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 Market Cross Ice Cream 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 Market Cross Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Esquires Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Sheilas Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Kindred Spirits Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Grain Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Granny Smiths Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about Market Cross Ice Cream
What is Market Cross Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Market Cross Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Market Cross Ice Cream 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Market Cross Ice Cream last inspected?
Market Cross Ice Cream was last inspected on 8 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Market Cross Ice Cream?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Market Cross Ice Cream compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,808 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Market Cross Ice Cream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Market Cross Ice Cream 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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