Westbank Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
Westbank Village Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 August 2023, 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: 82 Mersey Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 0DS
How it compares in Halton
That puts Westbank Village Stores 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% | ← Westbank Village Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Westbank Village Stores 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 Westbank Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| All Saints Preschool Runcorn Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Brunswick Breakfast Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Booze Busters Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Beer Republic Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Chinese Open Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bridgeway Sam's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about Westbank Village Stores
What is Westbank Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Westbank Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 31 August 2023.
Is Westbank Village Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Westbank Village Stores last inspected?
Westbank Village Stores was last inspected on 31 August 2023, 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 Westbank Village Stores?
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 Westbank Village Stores compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Westbank Village Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Westbank Village Stores 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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