Food Hygiene Ratings in Warrington

1,686 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 76.6% rated "very good".

1,686
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
33
Rated 0 or 1
76.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good76.6%1,164
Good11.1%169
Satisfactory8.0%121
Improvement Needed2.2%33
Major Improvement2.0%31
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Retailers - other45326.9%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen36121.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop19311.4%
Pub/bar/nightclub17010.1%
Caring Premises1579.3%
School/college/university945.6%
Other catering premises814.8%
Mobile caterer724.3%

Food hygiene ratings in Warrington 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.

Warrington currently has 1,686 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,520 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 76.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 33 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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Bamboo GardenWA1 2HE0Aug 15, 2025
Kochi bayWA5 1LZ0Dec 09, 2025
BridgesWA1 2HR1Nov 12, 2025
Chutney'sWA5 0LG1Sep 03, 2025
Faz's Convenience StoreWA5 1NE1Sep 10, 2025
Go Local ExtraWA2 9EP1May 09, 2025
Happy SeasonsWA1 4BP1Sep 25, 2025
Hawthorne HotelWA2 7AF1Nov 04, 2025
Hong Kong Corner CafeWA5 3ND1Jan 06, 2026
HopkinsonsWA13 0HR1Nov 28, 2025
Hungarian Sausage LtdWA2 7UB1Sep 25, 2024
Ken's Chinese TakeawayWA3 7PA1Oct 30, 2025
Kurdistan SupermarketWA2 7AR1Mar 13, 2025
LalkillaWA2 7AR1Oct 22, 2025
Mini MartWA5 1NB1Sep 17, 2024

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Warrington have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,164 food businesses in Warrington with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 76.6% 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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Warrington?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Warrington?+

Inspection frequency in Warrington 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.

Data from official government food safety agencies