Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Halton
Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2024, 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: 51 Derby Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 9LQ
How it compares in Halton
That puts Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar 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% | ← Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar 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 Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkys Day Nursery Caring Premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Brew & Bake Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Birchfield Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Fairfield Primary School Junior Edsential Catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Espositos Ice Cream Parlour Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2018 |
Questions about Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar
What is Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 4 March 2024.
Is Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar last inspected?
Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar was last inspected on 4 March 2024, 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 Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar 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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