OAO food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Warrington
OAO 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: Unit 1, 9 Padgate Lane, WA1 3RS
How it compares in Warrington
That puts OAO 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% | ← OAO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 OAO 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 OAO, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Service Station Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Chocspot Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Alice's Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| 75 Engineer Regiment Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Beamont Community Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Cafe at the end of the Universe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Cherry Tree Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about OAO
What is OAO's food hygiene rating?
OAO has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 3 March 2026.
Is OAO 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 OAO last inspected?
OAO was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 OAO?
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 OAO compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and OAO is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects OAO 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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