Venetian Ices food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Northumberland
Venetian Ices 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 25 September 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: 38 Carlton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2DT
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Venetian Ices among the 2,779 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← Venetian Ices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Venetian Ices 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 Venetian Ices, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Stanley Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Chilli Raj Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Blyth Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Fabio's Pizza & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Deja Vu Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2018 |
| Frameworks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Cafe @ 25 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
Questions about Venetian Ices
What is Venetian Ices's food hygiene rating?
Venetian Ices has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 25 September 2023.
Is Venetian Ices 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 Venetian Ices last inspected?
Venetian Ices was last inspected on 25 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Venetian Ices?
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 Venetian Ices compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Venetian Ices is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Venetian Ices 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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