Go Local Extra (SAAT Shop) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
Go Local Extra (SAAT Shop) 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 8 October 2024, 21 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: 182 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7JP
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Go Local Extra (SAAT Shop) 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% | ← Go Local Extra (SAAT Shop) | |
| 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 Go Local Extra (SAAT Shop) 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.
Questions about Go Local Extra (SAAT Shop)
What is Go Local Extra (SAAT Shop)'s food hygiene rating?
Go Local Extra (SAAT Shop) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Halton Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Go Local Extra (SAAT Shop) 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 Go Local Extra (SAAT Shop) last inspected?
Go Local Extra (SAAT Shop) was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 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 Go Local Extra (SAAT Shop)?
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 Go Local Extra (SAAT Shop) compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while Go Local Extra (SAAT Shop) holds a 3. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Go Local Extra (SAAT Shop) 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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