918 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 75.8% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Halton are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Halton currently has 918 registered food businesses. Of these, 839 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 75.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 16 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABI mini mart | WA7 2DY | 0 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Good News | WA8 6LB | 0 | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Hillcrest Hotel | WA8 5AP | 0 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| New Star Chinese Takeaway | WA8 6JS | 0 | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Turkish Delight / Vikings Pizza | WA8 7RS | 0 | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Bengal Raj | WA8 6AD | 1 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Coffee VIENNA | WA8 6UE | 1 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Coffee Zone | WA7 5EJ | 1 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| El Viento Steak and Tapas Bar | L24 4AG | 1 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Hollywood Pizza | WA8 6LB | 1 | Nov 03, 2025 |
| J J's General Store | WA8 6PF | 1 | Nov 07, 2023 |
| NYC Express | WA8 6BA | 1 | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Reel Cinema | WA8 0GY | 1 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| The Village Shop | WA8 9LW | 1 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Thrifty's | WA7 1LR | 1 | Aug 07, 2025 |
There are currently 636 food businesses in Halton with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 75.8% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Halton depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.