Viking Ice Creams

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2023-06-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

Viking Ice Creams is a mobile caterer located at Hydraulic Tower, off North Lonsdale Road, LA12 9EA, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 June 2023, 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. Westmorland and Furness oversees 3,158 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Westmorland and Furness is 4.8 out of 5. 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Mobile caterer
Address
Hydraulic Tower, off North Lonsdale Road
Postcode
LA12 9EA
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1501538

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Viking Ice Creams?

Viking Ice Creams has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Westmorland and Furness.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a mobile caterer?

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 Viking Ice Creams last inspected?

Viking Ice Creams was last inspected on 2023-06-08. 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 Viking Ice Creams located?

Viking Ice Creams is located at Hydraulic Tower, off North Lonsdale Road , LA12 9EA, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LA12 postcode area.