The New Imperial food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Halton
The New Imperial holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 August 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: 71b Albert Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 6JS
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The New Imperial sits behind roughly 726 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 620 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ← The New Imperial | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 New Imperial 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 New Imperial, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learners Nursery Caring Premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Coffettea Other catering premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| D and S Fisheries Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Chris's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cakes by Charl Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Blue Sky Takeaway/sandwich shop | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
Questions about The New Imperial
What is The New Imperial's food hygiene rating?
The New Imperial has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Halton Council on 20 August 2025.
Is The New Imperial safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The New Imperial last inspected?
The New Imperial was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 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 The New Imperial?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Imperial compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while The New Imperial holds a 3. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects The New Imperial 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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