What is the average food hygiene rating in WA7?

The average food hygiene rating in the WA7 postcode area of Halton is 4.58 out of 5, across 364 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in WA7 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

271 food businesses in the WA7 postcode area of Halton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.5% of the 364 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

How many food businesses in WA7 have a low hygiene rating?

11 food businesses in the WA7 postcode area of Halton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 WA7 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the WA7 postcode area of Halton (406 establishments on record, 364 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 WA7

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the WA7 postcode area of Halton hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.58/5, with 74.5% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 406 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

WA7 (Halton) has 271 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 364 rated premises (74.5%). 11 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

Rating distribution in WA7

5★ Very Good

271 (74.5%)

4★ Good

51 (14%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

31 (8.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

5 (1.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

5 (1.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.3%)

Plus 14 awaiting inspection and 28 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in WA7: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in WA7?: The average food hygiene rating in the WA7 postcode area of Halton is 4.58 out of 5, across 364 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in WA7 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 271 food businesses in the WA7 postcode area of Halton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.5% of the 364 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
How many food businesses in WA7 have a low hygiene rating?: 11 food businesses in the WA7 postcode area of Halton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 WA7 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the WA7 postcode area of Halton (406 establishments on record, 364 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.

Top-rated places in WA7

Chi Kee ChineseTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 1 Padstow Square, Runcorn, Cheshire · WA7 6PE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 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
Mallys Botanical CupcakesRetailers - other · WA7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
Macy's CateringOther catering premises · 6 Tawny Court, Runcorn, Halton · WA7 2WX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026
K's KreationsRetailers - other · WA7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026
Heron Foods Ltd.Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Linkway, Runcorn, Halton · WA7 5EJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 April 2026
CafexpressRetailers - other · Station Road, Runcorn, Halton · WA7 5UB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 17 April 2026
StarbucksRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bridge Retail Park, Thomas Jones Way, Runcorn · WA7 5AQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 17 April 2026
My Happy Place BakesRetailers - other · WA7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 April 2026
GreggsRetailers - other · 32 Church Street, Runcorn, Halton · WA7 1LR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 31 March 2026
Fresenius Kabi Court Cafe - ApleonaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way, Manor Park. Runcorn · WA7 1NT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 March 2026

Places needing improvement in WA7

ABI mini martRetailers - other · 34 Hillcrest, Runcorn, Halton Brook · WA7 2DY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 October 2025
Castlefields Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 The Village Square, Runcorn, Halton · WA7 2ST
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026
Thrifty'sRetailers - other · 20 Church Street, Runcorn, Halton · WA7 1LR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 August 2025
Castle Rise Fish and ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 60 Castle Rise, Runcorn, Halton · WA7 5XW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026
Coffee ZoneRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 27D Linkway, Runcorn · WA7 5EJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 July 2025
The Village StoreRetailers - other · 111 Main Street, Runcorn, Halton · WA7 2AZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026
Ascot StoresRetailers - other · Ascot Avenue, Runcorn, Cheshire · WA7 4YW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 September 2025
Vinos StoreRetailers - other · 1 Sandy Lane, Runcorn, Halton · WA7 4EX
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 January 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 406 real Food Standards Agency records for the WA7 postcode area, of which 364 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.