Hotties Chocolate food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Hotties Chocolate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Hotties Chocolate was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 16 Carrowreagh Road Dundonald, Belfast, BT16 1QT
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Hotties Chocolate among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← Hotties Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 Hotties Chocolate 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 Hotties Chocolate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Ni Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Play Town Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Reaville Cupcake Bouquets Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Habitat Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Dundonald High School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Aaron House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Beeps - Brookies Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Asian season Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Hotties Chocolate
What is Hotties Chocolate's food hygiene rating?
Hotties Chocolate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Hotties Chocolate 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hotties Chocolate last inspected?
Hotties Chocolate was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hotties Chocolate?
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 Hotties Chocolate compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Hotties Chocolate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Hotties Chocolate 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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