Hot Cha food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid and East Antrim
Hot Cha holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2025, 10 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: 37 Main Street, Broughshane Upper, Broughshane, BT42 4JW
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Hot Cha among the 936 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% 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 | 936 | 93% | ← Hot Cha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 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 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 Hot Cha 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 Hot Cha, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Bowl Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| First Broughshane Pres. Church Hall Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Exclusive Beauty Retailers - other | 147 yards away | Exempt | |
| Broughshane LOL 503 Other catering premises | 169 yards away | Exempt | |
| Broughshane Pharmacy Retailers - other | 173 yards away | Exempt | |
| Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Candy Cane Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Broughshane & District Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Hot Cha
What is Hot Cha's food hygiene rating?
Hot Cha has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Hot Cha 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hot Cha last inspected?
Hot Cha was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hot Cha?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hot Cha compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and Hot Cha is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Hot Cha 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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