Pesto food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Halton
Pesto holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2026, 3 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: 217 Birchfield Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 9AH
How it compares in Halton
That puts Pesto 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% | ← Pesto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Pesto 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 Pesto, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Post Office Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2021 |
| Cronton Fish Bar 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Cronton Lane Bakery Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Asda Express Farnworth PFS Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Farnworth CE Primary School - Edsential School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Dunkys Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Pesto
What is Pesto's food hygiene rating?
Pesto has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Pesto 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pesto last inspected?
Pesto was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 Pesto?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pesto compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Pesto is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Pesto 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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