The Artful Potter food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Warrington
The Artful Potter 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 22 March 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: Unit 2a, Lythgoes Lane, WA2 7XE
How it compares in Warrington
That puts The Artful Potter 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% | ← The Artful Potter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Artful Potter 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 Artful Potter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Chimney Cake Manufacturers/packers | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Nursery Caring Premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Charcoal Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Co op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Buffalo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Candy Bay Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about The Artful Potter
What is The Artful Potter's food hygiene rating?
The Artful Potter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 22 March 2024.
Is The Artful Potter 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 The Artful Potter last inspected?
The Artful Potter was last inspected on 22 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Artful Potter?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Artful Potter compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and The Artful Potter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects The Artful Potter 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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