Francas Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Buckinghamshire
Francas Ice Cream 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 30 January 2016, more than 10 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: 4 Abbey Barn Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1RS
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Francas Ice Cream among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Francas Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 Francas 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 Francas Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Currys Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Bill's Diner Mobile caterer | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| 24/7 Food And Drinks Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Bees Knees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Carcass Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2018 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Carrot And Coriander 2007 Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2014 |
Questions about Francas Ice Cream
What is Francas Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Francas Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 30 January 2016.
Is Francas 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Francas Ice Cream last inspected?
Francas Ice Cream was last inspected on 30 January 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Francas Ice Cream?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Francas Ice Cream compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Francas Ice Cream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Francas 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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