Hotel Chocolat food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Trafford
Hotel Chocolat holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 10 October 2025, 9 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.
Address: 125 Regent Crescent, Trafford Park, M17 8AR
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Hotel Chocolat sits behind roughly 1,611 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,611 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ← Hotel Chocolat | |
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 209 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 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 Hotel Chocolat 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 Hotel Chocolat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Selfridges Staff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Barburrito Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bill's Restaurants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Barburrito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Archie’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Hotel Chocolat
What is Hotel Chocolat's food hygiene rating?
Hotel Chocolat has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Trafford Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Hotel Chocolat 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hotel Chocolat last inspected?
Hotel Chocolat was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Trafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hotel Chocolat?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hotel Chocolat compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while Hotel Chocolat holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Hotel Chocolat 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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