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Mr Softee K283 AOP food hygiene rating

Mobile caterer · Bolton

Mr Softee K283 AOP holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.

The rating: 4 - Good

The rating dates from 10 May 2018, more than 8 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.

How it compares in Bolton

In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Mr Softee K283 AOP sits behind roughly 1,220 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.

Every rated food business in Bolton
5 out of 5 1,220 55%
4 out of 5 476 22% ← Mr Softee K283 AOP
3 out of 5 315 14%
2 out of 5 76 3%
1 out of 5 103 5%
0 out of 5 10 <1%

A further 186 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 Mr Softee K283 AOP 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.

Questions about Mr Softee K283 AOP

What is Mr Softee K283 AOP's food hygiene rating?

Mr Softee K283 AOP has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 10 May 2018.

Is Mr Softee K283 AOP safe to eat at?

The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.

When was Mr Softee K283 AOP last inspected?

Mr Softee K283 AOP was last inspected on 10 May 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at Mr Softee K283 AOP?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Mr Softee K283 AOP compare to other places in Bolton?

55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Mr Softee K283 AOP holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.

Who decides the rating?

Bolton Council inspects Mr Softee K283 AOP 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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