What is the average food hygiene rating in Halton?

The average food hygiene rating in Halton is 4.56 out of 5, across 820 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Halton compare with the national average for food hygiene?

74.6% of rated premises in Halton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Halton 241 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Halton have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

612 food businesses in Halton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.6% of the 820 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Halton have a low hygiene rating?

31 food businesses in Halton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Halton food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Halton (899 establishments on record, 820 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Halton

In Halton, 74.6% of 820 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.56/5. These figures cover 899 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Halton has 612 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 820 rated premises (74.6%). 31 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

5★ share: 74.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -5.1 pp
National rank: 241 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Halton

5★ Very Good

612 (74.6%)

4★ Good

108 (13.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

69 (8.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

16 (2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

11 (1.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.5%)

Plus 24 awaiting inspection and 55 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 24 awaiting inspection and 55 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Halton: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Halton?: The average food hygiene rating in Halton is 4.56 out of 5, across 820 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Halton compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 74.6% of rated premises in Halton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Halton 241 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Halton have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 612 food businesses in Halton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.6% of the 820 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Halton have a low hygiene rating?: 31 food businesses in Halton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Halton food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Halton (899 establishments on record, 820 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Halton

Top-rated places in Halton

Chi Kee ChineseTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 1 Padstow Square, Runcorn, Cheshire · WA7 6PE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Brew Lane LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 170 Milton Road, Widnes · WA8 7JP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Many Events FoodOther catering premises · WA8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Veera ConvenienceRetailers - other · 45-47 Victoria Road, Widnes · WA8 7RP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Kid's Space Ltd - Lunts HeathCaring Premises · Wedgewood Drive, Widnes, Halton · WA8 9RJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Men LeeTakeaway/sandwich shop · 375 Hale Road, Widnes, Halton · WA8 8TY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream SN61 EBXMobile caterer · Unit 6B Golden Triangle Complex, Harrison Street, Widnes · WA8 8TN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Waterfields LtdRetailers - other · 27 Albert Road, Widnes, Halton · WA8 6JA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Hill View Primary School Orian CateringSchool/college/university · Beechwood Avenue, Runcorn, Cheshire · WA7 3HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Epredia Staff Canteen - EliorRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tudor Road, Runcorn, Halton · WA7 1SZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
Eight TowersPub/bar/nightclub · Weates Close, Widnes, Halton · WA8 3RH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
Mallys Botanical CupcakesRetailers - other · WA7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026

Places needing improvement in Halton

Turkish Delight / Vikings PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 83 Victoria Road, Widnes, Halton · WA8 7RS
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 December 2025
ABI mini martRetailers - other · 34 Hillcrest, Runcorn, Halton Brook · WA7 2DY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 October 2025
Hillcrest HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 95 Cronton Lane, Widnes, Halton · WA8 5AP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026
Good NewsRetailers - other · 135 Albert Road, Widnes, Halton · WA8 6LB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 January 2025
El Viento Steak and Tapas BarOther catering premises · Town Lane, Hale, Widnes · L24 4AG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2025
The Village ShopRetailers - other · 102-104 Farnworth Street, Widnes, Halton · WA8 9LW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 September 2025
Widnes Bowling ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Milton Road, Widnes, Halton · WA8 7JP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 December 2025
Castlefields Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 The Village Square, Runcorn, Halton · WA7 2ST
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 899 real Food Standards Agency records for Halton, of which 820 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.