Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Warrington
Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 7 August 2025, 11 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: 286 Higher Lane, WA13 0RW
How it compares in Warrington
In Warrington, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter sits behind roughly 1,173 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,173 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ← Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter | |
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 152 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 Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter 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 Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde No3 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Abbey Leys Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Cheshire Farm Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Holly Grange Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Lymm Oughtrington Park C.Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2025 |
| Lymm High School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Walrus Apiaries Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter
What is Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Warrington Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter last inspected?
Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter?
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 Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,532 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, while Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter holds a 4. 178 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter 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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