McGuiness's Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bolton
McGuiness's Ice Cream holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 13 July 2023, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so McGuiness's Ice Cream 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% | ← McGuiness's Ice Cream | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 McGuiness's Ice Cream 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 McGuiness's Ice Cream
What is McGuiness's Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
McGuiness's Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 13 July 2023.
Is McGuiness's Ice Cream 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was McGuiness's Ice Cream last inspected?
McGuiness's Ice Cream was last inspected on 13 July 2023, more than 3 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 McGuiness's Ice Cream?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McGuiness's Ice Cream compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while McGuiness's Ice Cream holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects McGuiness's Ice Cream 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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