Mr Softee / Uncle Sams ( VK58 LYJ ) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Hyndburn
Mr Softee / Uncle Sams ( VK58 LYJ ) 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 9 April 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.
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts Mr Softee / Uncle Sams ( VK58 LYJ ) among the 448 places in Hyndburn holding top marks, 63% 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 | 448 | 63% | ← Mr Softee / Uncle Sams ( VK58 LYJ ) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Mr Softee / Uncle Sams ( VK58 LYJ ) 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 / Uncle Sams ( VK58 LYJ )
What is Mr Softee / Uncle Sams ( VK58 LYJ )'s food hygiene rating?
Mr Softee / Uncle Sams ( VK58 LYJ ) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 9 April 2026.
Is Mr Softee / Uncle Sams ( VK58 LYJ ) 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 Mr Softee / Uncle Sams ( VK58 LYJ ) last inspected?
Mr Softee / Uncle Sams ( VK58 LYJ ) was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mr Softee / Uncle Sams ( VK58 LYJ )?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mr Softee / Uncle Sams ( VK58 LYJ ) compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and Mr Softee / Uncle Sams ( VK58 LYJ ) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Mr Softee / Uncle Sams ( VK58 LYJ ) 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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