The Ice Cream Parlour food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Norwich City
The Ice Cream Parlour holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 May 2025, 13 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: Stall 178, Market Place, Norwich, NR2 1NE
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ice Cream Parlour sits behind roughly 1,219 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 889 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ← The Ice Cream Parlour | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Ice Cream Parlour 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 The Ice Cream Parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B's T's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Birchley's Loose Leaf Tea Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Black Dog Teas Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Baha Kitchen @ Yalm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
Questions about The Ice Cream Parlour
What is The Ice Cream Parlour's food hygiene rating?
The Ice Cream Parlour has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Norwich City Council on 12 May 2025.
Is The Ice Cream Parlour safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Ice Cream Parlour last inspected?
The Ice Cream Parlour was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ice Cream Parlour?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ice Cream Parlour compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while The Ice Cream Parlour holds a 3. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects The Ice Cream Parlour 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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