Big Bs Ices food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · North Northamptonshire
Big Bs Ices 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 28 January 2020, more than 6 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.
Address: 34 Culross Walk, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9JQ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Big Bs Ices among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Big Bs Ices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Big Bs Ices 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 Big Bs Ices, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Corby Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Corby Irish Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2018 |
| Grampian Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2020 |
| Corby Low Cost Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Cakes 4U Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2017 |
| Caterplus Ltd. Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Convenience Express Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2019 |
| Danesholme Chippy Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Big Bs Ices
What is Big Bs Ices's food hygiene rating?
Big Bs Ices has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 28 January 2020.
Is Big Bs Ices 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 Big Bs Ices last inspected?
Big Bs Ices was last inspected on 28 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Big Bs Ices?
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 Big Bs Ices compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Big Bs Ices is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Big Bs Ices 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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