Saracens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Warrington
Saracens Head holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 381 Wilderspool Causeway, WA4 6RS
How it compares in Warrington
That puts Saracens Head among the 1,178 places in Warrington holding top marks, 77% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,178 | 77% | ← Saracens Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 155 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 Good
- 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 Saracens Head 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 Saracens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffet Catering Warrington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Belong Warrington Caring Premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| A Ward & Son Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Better Than Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Asda Causeway Express PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Saracens Head
What is Saracens Head's food hygiene rating?
Saracens Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Saracens Head safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saracens Head last inspected?
Saracens Head was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warrington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Saracens Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saracens Head compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and Saracens Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Saracens Head 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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