Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Halton
Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 December 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: 146-148 Mersey Road, Widnes, WA8 0DT
How it compares in Halton
That puts Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel) 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% | ← Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel) 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 Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| All Saints Preschool Runcorn Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Booze Busters Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Brunswick Breakfast Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Beer Republic Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Chinese Open Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Cafexpress Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel)
What is Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel)'s food hygiene rating?
Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 1 December 2024.
Is Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel) last inspected?
Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel) was last inspected on 1 December 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 Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel)?
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 Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel) compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel) 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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