Purbeck Ice Cream Events food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
Purbeck Ice Cream Events 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 27 May 2024, more than 2 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: Lower Scoles Farm, Kingston, BH20 5LG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Purbeck Ice Cream Events among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Purbeck Ice Cream Events | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 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 Purbeck Ice Cream Events 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 Purbeck Ice Cream Events, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Purbeck Cider Company Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| The Scott Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 April 2026 |
| Kingston Country Courtyard Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Woody Hyde Camp Site Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Alford House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 February 2018 |
| Soup 'n' Pud Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Ammonite B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
Questions about Purbeck Ice Cream Events
What is Purbeck Ice Cream Events's food hygiene rating?
Purbeck Ice Cream Events has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 27 May 2024.
Is Purbeck Ice Cream Events 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 Purbeck Ice Cream Events last inspected?
Purbeck Ice Cream Events was last inspected on 27 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Purbeck Ice Cream Events?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Purbeck Ice Cream Events compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Purbeck Ice Cream Events is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Purbeck Ice Cream Events 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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