Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Halton
Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 19 February 2019, more than 7 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: High Street, Hale, Widnes, L24 4AE
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop sits behind roughly 620 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 620 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ← Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop 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 Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale P O & Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
| Hale Ce Controlled Primary School Orian Catering School/college/university | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Brook Barn Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop
What is Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Halton Council on 19 February 2019.
Is Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop last inspected?
Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop was last inspected on 19 February 2019, more than 7 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 Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop holds a 4. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop 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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Hale Village Hall Coffee Shop is one of 413 rated food businesses in Widnes. See every hygiene rating in Widnes →
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