Willows (ice cream van) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Carmarthenshire
Willows (ice cream van) 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 15 June 2017, 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: Llys Gwyn, 67 Heol Blaenhirwaun, Drefach, SA14 7AJ
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Willows (ice cream van) among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← Willows (ice cream van) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 Willows (ice cream van) 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 Willows (ice cream van), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drefach CP School School/college/university | 256 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 January 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Llandarrog a Drefach School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| G Watkins and Sons Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Tumble County Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Little Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2019 |
| Llannon Community Council Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Mansel Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Willows (ice cream van)
What is Willows (ice cream van)'s food hygiene rating?
Willows (ice cream van) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 15 June 2017.
Is Willows (ice cream van) 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 Willows (ice cream van) last inspected?
Willows (ice cream van) was last inspected on 15 June 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Willows (ice cream van)?
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 Willows (ice cream van) compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Willows (ice cream van) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Willows (ice cream van) 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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