Ball Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
Ball Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 236 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7HX
How it compares in Halton
That puts Ball Post Office 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% | ← Ball Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Ball Post Office 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 Ball Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd (8280) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Ditton Primary Academy School Orian Catering School/college/university | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Candy Cube Ltd Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Ashley High Breakfast Club / Cyber Cafe School/college/university | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Ashley School - Edsential School/college/university | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Bankfield Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Ditton Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| BYK Additives - Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Ball Post Office
What is Ball Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Ball Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Ball Post Office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ball Post Office last inspected?
Ball Post Office was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 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 Ball Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ball Post Office compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Ball Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Ball Post Office 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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