Massimos Italian Ice Cream

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-08-29

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Massimos Italian Ice Cream is a retailers - other located at 14 CHERITON PLACE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2AZ, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Folkestone and Hythe oversees 1,297 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Folkestone and Hythe is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
14 CHERITON PLACE, FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2AZ
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1053306

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Massimos Italian Ice Cream?

Massimos Italian Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Folkestone and Hythe.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Massimos Italian Ice Cream last inspected?

Massimos Italian Ice Cream was last inspected on 2025-08-29. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Massimos Italian Ice Cream located?

Massimos Italian Ice Cream is located at 14 CHERITON PLACE, FOLKESTONE , CT20 2AZ, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT20 postcode area.