Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Bolton
Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the mobile caterer and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV was inspected on 11 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
How it compares in Bolton
A 1 is rare: only 103 of 2,200 rated places in Bolton score this low, about one in 21. By contrast 55% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ← Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV | |
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Questions about Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV
What is Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV's food hygiene rating?
Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bolton Council on 11 May 2026.
Is Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The mobile caterer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV last inspected?
Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV was last inspected on 11 May 2026, a month 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 Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV holds a 1. 103 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bolton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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