Deluca's Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Chichester
Deluca's Ice Cream 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 23 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: The Old Workshop, Crawfold Business Park, Balls Cross, GU28 9JT
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Deluca's Ice Cream among the 1,250 places in Chichester 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 | 1,250 | 95% | ← Deluca's Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 115 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 Deluca's 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 Deluca's Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| T&M Ices Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Stag Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bridgefoot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2022 |
| The Half Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Arnold's Condiments Manufacturers/packers | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Northchapel Service Station Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Costrong Farm Shop & Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Deluca's Ice Cream
What is Deluca's Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Deluca's Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 23 March 2026.
Is Deluca's 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Deluca's Ice Cream last inspected?
Deluca's Ice Cream was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Deluca's Ice Cream?
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 Deluca's Ice Cream compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Deluca's Ice Cream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Deluca's 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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