The Woodlands food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Halton
The Woodlands holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2024, 19 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: Liverpool Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7UX
How it compares in Halton
That puts The Woodlands 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% | ← The Woodlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Post Office Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd (8280) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Ditton Primary Academy School Orian Catering School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Candy Cube Ltd Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Bankfield Residential Home Caring Premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Ashley High Breakfast Club / Cyber Cafe School/college/university | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Ashley School - Edsential School/college/university | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Ditton Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about The Woodlands
What is The Woodlands's food hygiene rating?
The Woodlands has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 26 November 2024.
Is The Woodlands 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Woodlands last inspected?
The Woodlands was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 The Woodlands?
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 The Woodlands compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and The Woodlands is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects The Woodlands 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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Understanding this rating
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The Woodlands is one of 413 rated food businesses in Widnes. See every hygiene rating in Widnes →
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