Ditton Filling Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
Ditton Filling Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 September 2024, 22 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: 172 Hale Road, Widnes, WA8 8SZ
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Ditton Filling Station sits behind roughly 620 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 620 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ← Ditton Filling Station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ditton Filling Station 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 Ditton Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Ditton Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Amber Coffee Roasters Manufacturers/packers | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Coffee 500 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Beer Bellies Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd (8280) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Bankfield Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Ball Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Ditton Filling Station
What is Ditton Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
Ditton Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Halton Council on 3 September 2024.
Is Ditton Filling Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ditton Filling Station last inspected?
Ditton Filling Station was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 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 Ditton Filling Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ditton Filling Station compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while Ditton Filling Station holds a 4. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Ditton Filling Station 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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