The Hot Plate

Westhoughton

Heads up: The Hot Plate no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Bolton. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Hot Plate scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 4 February 2015 by Bolton.

What does this rating mean?

The Hot Plate in Westhoughton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Unit 4b, Westhoughton Industrial Estate,
James Street,
Westhoughton,
Bolton,
BL5 3QR

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Hot Plate. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Hot Plate?

Food hygiene at The Hot Plate is inspected by Bolton, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.bolton.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Hot Plate

What is The Hot Plate’s food hygiene rating?

The Hot Plate has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 4 February 2015.

When was The Hot Plate last inspected?

The Hot Plate was last inspected by Bolton on 4 February 2015.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

Has The Hot Plate closed down?

The Hot Plate no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Bolton, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.