903 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 74.9% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 903 registered food businesses for Halton. Of these, 818 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 74.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 15 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABI mini mart | WA7 2DY | 0 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Street Front | WA8 0NQ | 0 | Aug 04, 2026 |
| Turkish Delight / Viking | WA8 7RS | 0 | Jul 09, 2026 |
| Amber Raj | WA7 1LG | 1 | Jul 09, 2026 |
| Bengal Raj | WA8 6AD | 1 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Catch 22 / Smash 22 | WA7 1YN | 1 | Sep 23, 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 |
| Go Local Extra | WA8 6QR | 1 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| JJ Store | WA8 6PF | 1 | May 15, 2026 |
| The Goldmine Bar & Grill Restaurant | WA8 8UU | 1 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| The Village Shop | WA8 9LW | 1 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| The Village Store | WA7 2AZ | 1 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Widnes Bowling Club | WA8 7JP | 1 | Dec 17, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 613 food businesses in Halton with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.9% 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.