The Gingerbread Tea House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Halton
The Gingerbread Tea House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 April 2024, 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: 58 Albert Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 6JT
How it compares in Halton
That puts The Gingerbread Tea House among the 620 places in Halton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 620 | 75% | ← The Gingerbread Tea House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Gingerbread Tea 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 Gingerbread Tea House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learners Nursery Caring Premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Coffettea Other catering premises | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| D and S Fisheries Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Chris's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cakes by Charl Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Blue Sky Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
Questions about The Gingerbread Tea House
What is The Gingerbread Tea House's food hygiene rating?
The Gingerbread Tea House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 11 April 2024.
Is The Gingerbread Tea House 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gingerbread Tea House last inspected?
The Gingerbread Tea House was last inspected on 11 April 2024, 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 Gingerbread Tea House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gingerbread Tea House compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and The Gingerbread Tea House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects The Gingerbread Tea 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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