Mackbear Coffee Co food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Warrington
Mackbear Coffee Co holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Mackbear Coffee Co was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ground And Basement, 1 Market Gate, WA1 2QN
How this rating has changed
Mackbear Coffee Co was re-inspected on 21 May 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | AwaitingPublication 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Warrington
A 1 is rare: only 31 of 1,533 rated places in Warrington score this low, about one in 49. By contrast 77% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,178 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ← Mackbear Coffee Co | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Mackbear Coffee Co the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mackbear Coffee Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| BBM Warrington Ltd Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| AM to PM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Casa Mexica Ltd. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Caffe Caruso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Bus Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Mackbear Coffee Co
What is Mackbear Coffee Co's food hygiene rating?
Mackbear Coffee Co has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Warrington Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Mackbear Coffee Co safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Mackbear Coffee Co last inspected?
Mackbear Coffee Co was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Mackbear Coffee Co?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mackbear Coffee Co compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, while Mackbear Coffee Co holds a 1. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Mackbear Coffee Co 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Warrington, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
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