Cafe at the Outset food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Warrington
Cafe at the Outset 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 12 September 2025, 10 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: Bank Quay House, Sankey Street, WA1 1NN
How it compares in Warrington
That puts Cafe at the Outset among the 1,173 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 | 1,173 | 77% | ← Cafe at the Outset | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Cafe at the Outset 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 Cafe at the Outset, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Cafe Alma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Cakebox Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Block 1 Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bold Street House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Bus Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Cafe at the Outset
What is Cafe at the Outset's food hygiene rating?
Cafe at the Outset has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 12 September 2025.
Is Cafe at the Outset 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 Cafe at the Outset last inspected?
Cafe at the Outset was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 10 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 Cafe at the Outset?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe at the Outset compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,532 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe at the Outset is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Cafe at the Outset 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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