OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Halton
OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen) 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 7 October 2024, 21 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: Desoto Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 0PB
How it compares in Halton
That puts OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen) 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% | ← OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen) 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 OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Bridgeway Sam's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Bristol Street Motors Nissan Widnes Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Beer Republic Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| All Saints Preschool Runcorn Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Amber Coffee Roasters Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream EU52 JZG Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream LS04 WCA Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen)
What is OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen)'s food hygiene rating?
OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 7 October 2024.
Is OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen) 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 OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen) last inspected?
OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen) was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 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 OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen) compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects OCS at Tesco Widnes (Staff Canteen) 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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