Mr Suscas (Ice Cream Van VE58 HRD) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Tameside
Mr Suscas (Ice Cream Van VE58 HRD) 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 17 August 2023, more than 2 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 Tameside
That puts Mr Suscas (Ice Cream Van VE58 HRD) among the 1,194 places in Tameside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,194 | 74% | ← Mr Suscas (Ice Cream Van VE58 HRD) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 41 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 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 Mr Suscas (Ice Cream Van VE58 HRD) 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 Mr Suscas (Ice Cream Van VE58 HRD)
What is Mr Suscas (Ice Cream Van VE58 HRD)'s food hygiene rating?
Mr Suscas (Ice Cream Van VE58 HRD) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 17 August 2023.
Is Mr Suscas (Ice Cream Van VE58 HRD) 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 Mr Suscas (Ice Cream Van VE58 HRD) last inspected?
Mr Suscas (Ice Cream Van VE58 HRD) was last inspected on 17 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mr Suscas (Ice Cream Van VE58 HRD)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mr Suscas (Ice Cream Van VE58 HRD) compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Mr Suscas (Ice Cream Van VE58 HRD) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Mr Suscas (Ice Cream Van VE58 HRD) 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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