Esposito's In The Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Halton
Esposito's In The Park 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 29 March 2023, more than 3 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: Fairfield Road, Widnes, WA8 7SJ
How it compares in Halton
That puts Esposito's In The Park 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% | ← Esposito's In The Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Esposito's In The Park 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 Esposito's In The Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway Sam's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Corner House Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2020 |
| Asda Widnes Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bristol Street Motors Nissan Widnes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Brew Lane Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Cricketers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Esposito's In The Park
What is Esposito's In The Park's food hygiene rating?
Esposito's In The Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 29 March 2023.
Is Esposito's In The Park 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 Esposito's In The Park last inspected?
Esposito's In The Park was last inspected on 29 March 2023, more than 3 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 Esposito's In The Park?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Esposito's In The Park compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Esposito's In The Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Esposito's In The Park 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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