SOF7Y Hirah Ices food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Bolton
SOF7Y Hirah Ices 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 23 May 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.
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so SOF7Y Hirah Ices sits behind roughly 1,220 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ← SOF7Y Hirah Ices | |
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 SOF7Y Hirah Ices 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 SOF7Y Hirah Ices
What is SOF7Y Hirah Ices's food hygiene rating?
SOF7Y Hirah Ices has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 23 May 2024.
Is SOF7Y Hirah Ices 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 SOF7Y Hirah Ices last inspected?
SOF7Y Hirah Ices was last inspected on 23 May 2024, more than 2 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 SOF7Y Hirah Ices?
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 SOF7Y Hirah Ices compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while SOF7Y Hirah Ices holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects SOF7Y Hirah Ices 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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