The Red Telephone Box Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Warrington
The Red Telephone Box Tearoom 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 December 2025, 7 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: 608 Warrington Road, WA3 6BG
How it compares in Warrington
That puts The Red Telephone Box Tearoom among the 1,178 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 | 1,178 | 77% | ← The Red Telephone Box Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 155 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 The Red Telephone Box Tearoom 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 The Red Telephone Box Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barista 64 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Partridge Lakes Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Autism Initiatives Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Java To Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Dunky's Day Nursery Culcheth Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| ISS facility Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Comfortable Gill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Culcheth Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about The Red Telephone Box Tearoom
What is The Red Telephone Box Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
The Red Telephone Box Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 12 December 2025.
Is The Red Telephone Box Tearoom 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 The Red Telephone Box Tearoom last inspected?
The Red Telephone Box Tearoom was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 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 The Red Telephone Box Tearoom?
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 The Red Telephone Box Tearoom compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Telephone Box Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects The Red Telephone Box Tearoom 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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