The Ice Cream Factory
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Ice Cream Factory is a retailers - other located at 11A CRIFFEL STREET, SILLOTH, WIGTON, CA7 4BT, in the Cumberland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 February 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 5 — 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. Cumberland oversees 2,830 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cumberland 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
- 11A CRIFFEL STREET, SILLOTH, WIGTON
- Postcode
- CA7 4BT
- Local Authority
- Cumberland
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1550043
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Ice Cream Factory?
The Ice Cream Factory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cumberland.
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 The Ice Cream Factory last inspected?
The Ice Cream Factory was last inspected on 2025-02-17. 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 The Ice Cream Factory located?
The Ice Cream Factory is located at 11A CRIFFEL STREET, SILLOTH, WIGTON , CA7 4BT, in the Cumberland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CA7 postcode area.