Best One food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
Best One holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 9 Alexander Drive, Widnes, Halton, WA8 8DY
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Best One sits behind roughly 726 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 620 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ← Best One | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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 Best One, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd (8280) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Ball Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Ditton Primary Academy School Orian Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Ashley High Breakfast Club / Cyber Cafe School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Ashley School - Edsential School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Candy Cube Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
Questions about Best One
What is Best One's food hygiene rating?
Best One has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Halton Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Best One safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Best One last inspected?
Best One was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months 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 Best One?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Best One compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while Best One holds a 3. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects 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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