What is the average food hygiene rating in WA8?

The average food hygiene rating in the WA8 postcode area of Halton is 4.55 out of 5, across 418 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 WA8 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

312 food businesses in the WA8 postcode area of Halton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.6% of the 418 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.

How many food businesses in WA8 have a low hygiene rating?

17 food businesses in the WA8 postcode area of Halton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 WA8 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the WA8 postcode area of Halton (451 establishments on record, 418 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 WA8

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the WA8 postcode area of Halton hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.55/5, with 74.6% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 451 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

WA8 (Halton) has 312 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 418 rated premises (74.6%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.

Rating distribution in WA8

5★ Very Good

312 (74.6%)

4★ Good

52 (12.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

37 (8.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

9 (2.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

5 (1.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.7%)

Plus 8 awaiting inspection and 25 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in WA8: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in WA8?: The average food hygiene rating in the WA8 postcode area of Halton is 4.55 out of 5, across 418 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 WA8 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 312 food businesses in the WA8 postcode area of Halton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.6% of the 418 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.
How many food businesses in WA8 have a low hygiene rating?: 17 food businesses in the WA8 postcode area of Halton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 WA8 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the WA8 postcode area of Halton (451 establishments on record, 418 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 WA8

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
Eight TowersPub/bar/nightclub · Weates Close, Widnes, Halton · WA8 3RH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
Hollywood PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 117 Albert Road, Widnes · WA8 6LB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
Amber Coffee RoastersManufacturers/packers · Unit 30, St. Michaels Industrial Estate, Widnes · WA8 8TL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 April 2026
Cronton Fish Bar 2Takeaway/sandwich shop · 10 Cronton Lane, Widnes, Halton · WA8 5AJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 31 March 2026
GreggsRetailers - other · 101 Widnes Road, Widnes, Halton · WA8 6BJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 31 March 2026

Places needing improvement in WA8

Turkish Delight / Vikings PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 83 Victoria Road, Widnes, Halton · WA8 7RS
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 December 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
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
King PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 146-148 Albert Road, Widnes, Halton · WA8 6LG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 March 2026
Coffee VIENNARetailers - other · Bradley Way, Widnes, Halton · WA8 6UE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 November 2025
Bengal RajOther catering premises · 26 Widnes Road, Widnes, Halton · WA8 6AD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 451 real Food Standards Agency records for the WA8 postcode area, of which 418 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.