The Coffee House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Halton
The Coffee House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 83 Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6BJ
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Coffee House sits behind roughly 620 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 620 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ← The Coffee House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Coffee House none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Coffee House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cakes by Charl Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Coffettea Other catering premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| D and S Fisheries Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Early Learners Nursery Caring Premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about The Coffee House
What is The Coffee House's food hygiene rating?
The Coffee House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Halton Council on 17 August 2023.
Is The Coffee House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Coffee House last inspected?
The Coffee House was last inspected on 17 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Coffee House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Coffee House compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while The Coffee House holds a 4. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects The Coffee House and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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