Widnes Discount Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
Widnes Discount Store 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 11 July 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: 9-10 Albert Square, Widnes, Halton, WA8 6JW
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Widnes Discount Store 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% | ← Widnes Discount Store | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Widnes Discount Store 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 Widnes Discount Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes by Charl Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Chris's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Early Learners Nursery Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Coffettea Other catering premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| D and S Fisheries Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Widnes Discount Store
What is Widnes Discount Store's food hygiene rating?
Widnes Discount Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Halton Council on 11 July 2024.
Is Widnes Discount Store 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 Widnes Discount Store last inspected?
Widnes Discount Store was last inspected on 11 July 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 Widnes Discount Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Widnes Discount Store compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while Widnes Discount Store holds a 3. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Widnes Discount Store 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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