Chilly Cow Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Denbighshire
Chilly Cow Ice Cream holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: Chilly Cow Ice Cream Stryt Fawr, Llanychan, Ruthin, LL15 1UF
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Chilly Cow Ice Cream among the 815 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 815 | 81% | ← Chilly Cow Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 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 Chilly Cow 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 Chilly Cow Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gellifor CP School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2015 |
| The White Horse Restaurant And Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Plas Gwyn Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Chilly Cow Ice Cream
What is Chilly Cow Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Chilly Cow Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Chilly Cow Ice Cream 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chilly Cow Ice Cream last inspected?
Chilly Cow Ice Cream was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chilly Cow Ice Cream?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Chilly Cow Ice Cream compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Chilly Cow Ice Cream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Chilly Cow 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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