Cuffs Ice Cream stp19 food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Preston
Cuffs Ice Cream stp19 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 24 June 2025, 12 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.
Address: Outside Town Centre
How it compares in Preston
That puts Cuffs Ice Cream stp19 among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,176 | 79% | ← Cuffs Ice Cream stp19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 Cuffs Ice Cream stp19 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 Cuffs Ice Cream stp19, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricks Post Ice Cream Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Rossi Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Sues Post Ice Cream Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Kombucha Natural Health Service Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2017 |
| Springfield Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2016 |
| Oxenhope Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2008 |
| FM Catering Services at Oxenhope CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Bay Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
Questions about Cuffs Ice Cream stp19
What is Cuffs Ice Cream stp19's food hygiene rating?
Cuffs Ice Cream stp19 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Cuffs Ice Cream stp19 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 Cuffs Ice Cream stp19 last inspected?
Cuffs Ice Cream stp19 was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cuffs Ice Cream stp19?
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 Cuffs Ice Cream stp19 compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Cuffs Ice Cream stp19 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Cuffs Ice Cream stp19 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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