Harris Ices - SM62 GHN food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Bolton
Harris Ices - SM62 GHN holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Harris Ices - SM62 GHN among the 1,220 places in Bolton holding top marks, 55% 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 | 1,220 | 55% | ← Harris Ices - SM62 GHN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 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 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 Harris Ices - SM62 GHN 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 Harris Ices - SM62 GHN
What is Harris Ices - SM62 GHN's food hygiene rating?
Harris Ices - SM62 GHN has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 17 September 2019.
Is Harris Ices - SM62 GHN 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harris Ices - SM62 GHN last inspected?
Harris Ices - SM62 GHN was last inspected on 17 September 2019, more than 6 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 Harris Ices - SM62 GHN?
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 Harris Ices - SM62 GHN compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Harris Ices - SM62 GHN is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Harris Ices - SM62 GHN 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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