Joe's Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
Joe's Ice Cream holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 6 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: Unit 3, Heron Way, SA6 8WB
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Joe's Ice Cream among the 1,463 places in Swansea holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,463 | 68% | ← Joe's Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 413 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 296 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 Joe's 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 Joe's Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Fayre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Byrons Butchers Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Crystal Cash and Carry Limited Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Bestway Cash and Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| AAH Pharmaceutical Plc Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2003 |
| Factory Gym (Swansea) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Joe's Ice Cream
What is Joe's Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Joe's Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 13 January 2026.
Is Joe's 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Joe's Ice Cream last inspected?
Joe's Ice Cream was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swansea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Joe's 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 Joe's Ice Cream compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Joe's Ice Cream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Joe's 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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