Amber Raj food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Halton
Amber Raj holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the business and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Amber Raj was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Halton score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Halton ratings →
Address: 66 Devonshire Place, Runcorn, WA7 1LG
How this rating has changed
Amber Raj was re-inspected on 9 July 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | 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
A 1 is rare: only 13 of 829 rated places in Halton score this low, about one in 64. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 617 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ← Amber Raj | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Amber Raj the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
What the business says
<p> &ldquo;<em>We have taken on board the findings of the inspection and have been working hard to address them. We have applied and paid for an unannounced reinspection and we are confident that because of the work we have done the score will improve.&rdquo;</em></p>
Businesses have a right to reply to their rating. This response is published by the Food Standards Agency alongside the score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Amber Raj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Open Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| All Saints Preschool Runcorn Caring Premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Booze Busters Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Cafexpress Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Beer Republic Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Asda Express Runcorn PFS Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Amber Raj
What is Amber Raj's food hygiene rating?
Amber Raj has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Halton Council on 9 July 2026.
Is Amber Raj safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Amber Raj last inspected?
Amber Raj was last inspected on 9 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 Amber Raj?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Amber Raj compare to other places in Halton?
74% of the 829 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while Amber Raj holds a 1. 13 places in the area share that rating.
Has Amber Raj responded to its rating?
Yes. Businesses have a right to reply, published alongside the rating. Amber Raj said: “<p> &ldquo;<em>We have taken on board the findings of the inspection and have been working hard to address them. We have applied and paid for an unannounced reinspection and we are confident that because of the work we have done the score will improve.&rdquo;</em></p>”
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Amber Raj 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Halton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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