Mister Softee X212 NOA food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Bolton
Mister Softee X212 NOA 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 18 March 2025, 15 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 Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Mister Softee X212 NOA 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% | ← Mister Softee X212 NOA | |
| 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 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 Mister Softee X212 NOA 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 Mister Softee X212 NOA
What is Mister Softee X212 NOA's food hygiene rating?
Mister Softee X212 NOA has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Mister Softee X212 NOA 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 Mister Softee X212 NOA last inspected?
Mister Softee X212 NOA was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 months 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 X212 NOA?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mister Softee X212 NOA 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 X212 NOA holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Mister Softee X212 NOA 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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