The Looking Glass food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Warrington
The Looking Glass holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 9 September 2025, 10 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: 41 Buttermarket Street, WA1 2LY
How it compares in Warrington
In Warrington, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Looking Glass sits behind roughly 1,178 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,178 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ← The Looking Glass | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Looking Glass 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 The Looking Glass, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Caruso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Buffalo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Candy Bay Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| AM to PM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about The Looking Glass
What is The Looking Glass's food hygiene rating?
The Looking Glass has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Warrington Council on 9 September 2025.
Is The Looking Glass 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Looking Glass last inspected?
The Looking Glass was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 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 The Looking Glass?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Looking Glass compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, while The Looking Glass holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects The Looking Glass 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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