St Michaels News (Best One) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
St Michaels News (Best One) 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
This is a fresh result: St Michaels News (Best One) was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 201 Hale Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 8TA
How it compares in Halton
That puts St Michaels News (Best One) 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% | ← St Michaels News (Best One) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 St Michaels News (Best One) 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 St Michaels News (Best One), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Amber Coffee Roasters Manufacturers/packers | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Coffee 500 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Ditton Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Beer Bellies Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream EU52 JZG Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream LS04 WCA Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
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Questions about St Michaels News (Best One)
What is St Michaels News (Best One)'s food hygiene rating?
St Michaels News (Best One) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 23 June 2026.
Is St Michaels News (Best One) 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 St Michaels News (Best One) last inspected?
St Michaels News (Best One) was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Michaels News (Best One)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Michaels News (Best One) compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and St Michaels News (Best One) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects St Michaels News (Best One) 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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