Linden ward food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Warrington
Linden ward holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 June 2025, 12 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: 12 Birch Avenue, WA2 9TN
How it compares in Warrington
That puts Linden ward among the 1,178 places in Warrington holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,178 | 77% | ← Linden ward | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 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 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 Linden ward 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 Linden ward, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Border Vending NW Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Aleef Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Cheshire Day Nursery @ Winwick Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| AJ Stars Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Linden ward
What is Linden ward's food hygiene rating?
Linden ward has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Linden ward 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Linden ward last inspected?
Linden ward was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 months 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 Linden ward?
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 Linden ward compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and Linden ward is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Linden ward 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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