Mauds Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
Mauds Ice Cream holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 July 2024, 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: 1 Bayview Road, Town Parks, Ballycastle, BT54 6BT
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Mauds Ice Cream sits behind roughly 1,173 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,173 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 8% | ← Mauds Ice Cream | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 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 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 Mauds 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 Mauds Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The boathouse coffee hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2021 |
| Mortons Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Mortons Fish Shop Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Mauds Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Boyles Spar Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2025 |
| Ardaghmore B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Anglers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Marine Hotel (Ballycastle) Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Mauds Ice Cream
What is Mauds Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Mauds Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Mauds Ice Cream safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mauds Ice Cream last inspected?
Mauds Ice Cream was last inspected on 9 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mauds Ice Cream?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mauds Ice Cream compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, while Mauds Ice Cream holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Mauds 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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