Ice Cream Rescue food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · York
Ice Cream Rescue holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 3 July 2018, more than 8 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: Castle Museum, The Castle, York, YO1 9RY
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Ice Cream Rescue sits behind roughly 1,378 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ← Ice Cream Rescue | |
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 Very good
- 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 Ice Cream Rescue 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 Ice Cream Rescue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boy's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| 29 States Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Blue Boar Pub/bar/nightclub | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Alma Cafe and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Black Wheat Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Ate O'Clock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Ice Cream Rescue
What is Ice Cream Rescue's food hygiene rating?
Ice Cream Rescue has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 3 July 2018.
Is Ice Cream Rescue 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ice Cream Rescue last inspected?
Ice Cream Rescue was last inspected on 3 July 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ice Cream Rescue?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ice Cream Rescue compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Ice Cream Rescue holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Ice Cream Rescue 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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