Ricks Post Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Preston
Ricks Post 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 2 November 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.
Address: Outside Town Centre
How it compares in Preston
That puts Ricks Post Ice Cream 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% | ← Ricks Post Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ricks Post 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 Ricks Post Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuffs Ice Cream stp19 Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| 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 Ricks Post Ice Cream
What is Ricks Post Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Ricks Post Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 2 November 2023.
Is Ricks Post 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 Ricks Post Ice Cream last inspected?
Ricks Post Ice Cream was last inspected on 2 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Ricks Post 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ricks Post Ice Cream compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Ricks Post Ice Cream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Ricks Post 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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