Olivers Cafe and Bistro food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Halton
Olivers Cafe and Bistro holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Olivers Cafe and Bistro was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
87% of rated food businesses in Halton score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Halton ratings →
Address: 147 Wilmere Lane, Widnes, Halton, WA8 5UP
How this rating has changed
Olivers Cafe and Bistro was re-inspected on 23 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Halton
That puts Olivers Cafe and Bistro among the 617 places in Halton holding top marks, 74% 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 | 617 | 74% | ← Olivers Cafe and Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 74 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 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 Olivers Cafe and Bistro 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 Olivers Cafe and Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Farnworth PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Black Horse Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2021 |
| Cronton Fish Bar 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Cronton Lane Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Farnworth CE Primary School - Edsential School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Barties Out of School Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Olivers Cafe and Bistro
What is Olivers Cafe and Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Olivers Cafe and Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Olivers Cafe and Bistro 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Olivers Cafe and Bistro last inspected?
Olivers Cafe and Bistro was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month 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 Olivers Cafe and Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Olivers Cafe and Bistro compare to other places in Halton?
74% of the 829 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Olivers Cafe and Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Olivers Cafe and Bistro 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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Olivers Cafe and Bistro is one of 413 rated food businesses in Widnes. See every hygiene rating in Widnes →
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