Faversham Ices (Vehicle Reg: L99 FAV) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Swale
Faversham Ices (Vehicle Reg: L99 FAV) 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 16 May 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.
How it compares in Swale
That puts Faversham Ices (Vehicle Reg: L99 FAV) among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Faversham Ices (Vehicle Reg: L99 FAV) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Faversham Ices (Vehicle Reg: L99 FAV) 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.
Questions about Faversham Ices (Vehicle Reg: L99 FAV)
What is Faversham Ices (Vehicle Reg: L99 FAV)'s food hygiene rating?
Faversham Ices (Vehicle Reg: L99 FAV) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 16 May 2018.
Is Faversham Ices (Vehicle Reg: L99 FAV) 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 Faversham Ices (Vehicle Reg: L99 FAV) last inspected?
Faversham Ices (Vehicle Reg: L99 FAV) was last inspected on 16 May 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Faversham Ices (Vehicle Reg: L99 FAV)?
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 Faversham Ices (Vehicle Reg: L99 FAV) compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Faversham Ices (Vehicle Reg: L99 FAV) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Faversham Ices (Vehicle Reg: L99 FAV) 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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