Old Skool Ice Creams food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Croydon
Old Skool Ice Creams 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 4 July 2025, 12 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: 2 - 28 North End, Croydon, CR0 1UB
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Old Skool Ice Creams among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Old Skool Ice Creams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 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 Old Skool Ice Creams 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 Old Skool Ice Creams, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Babsgrill Other catering premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| AFC Chicken & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
Questions about Old Skool Ice Creams
What is Old Skool Ice Creams's food hygiene rating?
Old Skool Ice Creams has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Old Skool Ice Creams 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 Old Skool Ice Creams last inspected?
Old Skool Ice Creams was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Skool Ice Creams?
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 Old Skool Ice Creams compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Old Skool Ice Creams is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Old Skool Ice Creams 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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