The Ice Cream Cellar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
The Ice Cream Cellar 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 14 September 2016, more than 9 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: Hole In The Wall, Porth Bean Road, Newquay, TR7 3LU
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Ice Cream Cellar among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← The Ice Cream Cellar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 The Ice Cream Cellar 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 The Ice Cream Cellar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwenna Teahouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Ansum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Jampen Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Crantock Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| CELT Catering - Newquay Tretherras School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2016 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Francines Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Ice Cream Cellar
What is The Ice Cream Cellar's food hygiene rating?
The Ice Cream Cellar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 14 September 2016.
Is The Ice Cream Cellar 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 The Ice Cream Cellar last inspected?
The Ice Cream Cellar was last inspected on 14 September 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ice Cream Cellar?
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 The Ice Cream Cellar compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Ice Cream Cellar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Ice Cream Cellar 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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