Massala Indian Widnes food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Halton
Massala Indian Widnes holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 13 January 2025, 18 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: 100 Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6LG
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Massala Indian Widnes 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% | ← Massala Indian Widnes | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Massala Indian Widnes 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 Massala Indian Widnes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Early Learners Nursery Caring Premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Coffettea Other catering premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| D and S Fisheries Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Chris's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cakes by Charl Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Daisy Maisies Appleton Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about Massala Indian Widnes
What is Massala Indian Widnes's food hygiene rating?
Massala Indian Widnes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Halton Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Massala Indian Widnes 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Massala Indian Widnes last inspected?
Massala Indian Widnes was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 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 Massala Indian Widnes?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Massala Indian Widnes compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while Massala Indian Widnes holds a 4. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Massala Indian Widnes 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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