Food Hygiene Ratings in Warrington

1,710 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 76.8% rated "very good".

1,710
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
32
Rated 0 or 1
76.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good76.8%1,183
Good11.7%180
Satisfactory7.9%122
Improvement Needed1.5%23
Major Improvement2.1%32
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Retailers - other47327.7%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen37221.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop18410.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub1699.9%
Caring Premises1559.1%
School/college/university945.5%
Other catering premises814.7%
Mobile caterer764.4%

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.

The source snapshot contains 1,710 registered food businesses for Warrington. Of these, 1,540 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 76.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 32 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Aros halal butchersWA2 7AF1Mar 10, 2026
BridgesWA1 2HR1Nov 12, 2025
Culcheth Village ClubWA3 4LY1Mar 30, 2026
Cuppello'sWA13 0AB1Jun 25, 2026
Danny's KitchenWA1 2RF1Jun 04, 2026
F A FairhurstWA5 2EY1Jun 11, 2026
Faz's Convenience StoreWA5 1NE1Sep 10, 2025
Go Local ExtraWA2 9EP1May 09, 2025
Golden CityWA5 1EG1Apr 30, 2026
Gorsey Lane StoreWA1 3PS1Feb 26, 2026
Happy SeasonsWA1 4BP1Sep 25, 2025
Hong Kong Corner CafeWA5 3ND1Jan 06, 2026
Jack's ExpressWA5 2RX1May 12, 2026
Kassap Meat HouseWA4 6HN1Apr 07, 2026
Krunchy’sWA2 7AY1Jul 06, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Warrington have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,183 food businesses in Warrington with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 76.8% 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.

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