What is the average food hygiene rating in Warrington?

The average food hygiene rating in Warrington is 4.59 out of 5, across 1,520 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

76.4% of rated premises in Warrington hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.3 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Warrington 226 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 Warrington have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,162 food businesses in Warrington hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 76.4% of the 1,520 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

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

60 food businesses in Warrington 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 Warrington food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Warrington (1,689 establishments on record, 1,520 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 Warrington

In Warrington, 76.4% of 1,520 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.59/5. These figures cover 1,689 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Warrington has 1,162 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,520 rated premises (76.4%). 60 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

5★ share: 76.4%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -3.3 pp
National rank: 226 / 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 Warrington

5★ Very Good

1,162 (76.4%)

4★ Good

180 (11.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

118 (7.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

27 (1.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

32 (2.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 46 awaiting inspection and 123 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 46 awaiting inspection and 123 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Warrington: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Warrington?: The average food hygiene rating in Warrington is 4.59 out of 5, across 1,520 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Warrington compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 76.4% of rated premises in Warrington hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.3 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Warrington 226 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 Warrington have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,162 food businesses in Warrington hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 76.4% of the 1,520 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Warrington have a low hygiene rating?: 60 food businesses in Warrington 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 Warrington food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Warrington (1,689 establishments on record, 1,520 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 Warrington

Lets be KidsCaring Premises · Chapelford Village Primary School, Santa Rosa Boulevard · WA5 3AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Ego RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 25 Walton Road · WA4 6NJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
PrepLabRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 1b, Norman Street · WA2 7HW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Mezie KitchenRetailers - other · WA1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Selby Street · WA5 1NS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Pret A ManagerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oakwood Gate Service Station, Oakwood Gate · WA3 6RW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
A Ward & SonRetailers - other · 35 London Road · WA4 6SG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Locking Stumps CP SchoolSchool/college/university · Glover Road, Warrington · WA3 7PH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Odeon/UCi Cinema LtdRetailers - other · 101 Westbrook Centre · WA5 8UD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Cafe OchoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 64 Dam Lane · WA1 4EP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Fiddlers Ferry Golf ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · True Fit Golf Cross Lane Farm Cottage, Widnes Road · WA5 2UW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Cottontails Day Nursery Ltd.Caring Premises · Cotton Tails, Mercer Street · WA5 4JJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Warrington

Kochi bayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 35 Lovely Lane · WA5 1LZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2025
Go Local ExtraRetailers - other · 2 Festival Avenue · WA2 9EP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 May 2025
Gorsey Lane StoreRetailers - other · 50 Gorsey Lane · WA1 3PS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 February 2026
Alder Root Golf ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Alder Root Golf Club, Alder Root Lane · WA2 8RZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 February 2026
Nisa LocalRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 178-186 Padgate Lane · WA1 3SP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2026
Golden CityTakeaway/sandwich shop · 13 Liverpool Road · WA5 1EG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
China starTakeaway/sandwich shop · 95 Wellington Street · WA1 2DA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 March 2026
Culcheth Village ClubPub/bar/nightclub · The Village Club, Wigshaw Lane · WA3 4LY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 March 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 1,689 real Food Standards Agency records for Warrington, of which 1,520 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.