Hot Cup Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Salford
Hot Cup Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2024, more than 2 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.
Address: 383 Bolton Road, Salford, M6 7NJ
How it compares in Salford
That puts Hot Cup Cafe among the 1,221 places in Salford holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,221 | 65% | ← Hot Cup Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hot Cup Cafe 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hot Cup Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy - Salford Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| ARUN Stores Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2017 |
| African Grocers Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Aspire St George's Resource Centre School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Arden Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Ashley Brook Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2017 |
Questions about Hot Cup Cafe
What is Hot Cup Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Hot Cup Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 12 March 2024.
Is Hot Cup Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hot Cup Cafe last inspected?
Hot Cup Cafe was last inspected on 12 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hot Cup Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hot Cup Cafe compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Hot Cup Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Hot Cup Cafe 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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