Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Warrington
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 December 2025, 6 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: Catering Dept. Hollins Park Hospital, Hollins Lane, WA2 8WA
How it compares in Warrington
That puts Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust 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% | ← Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 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 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 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust 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 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Day Nursery @ Winwick Caring Premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Border Vending NW Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Co op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Country Delights Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
What is Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust's food hygiene rating?
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust last inspected?
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 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 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust 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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