Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Halton
Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the mobile caterer and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 6B Golden Triangle Industrial Estate, Harrison Street, Widnes, WA8 8TN
How it compares in Halton
A 1 is rare: only 13 of 825 rated places in Halton score this low, about one in 63. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 620 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ← Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream EU52 JZG Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream LS04 WCA Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream Q173 UBA Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream SL54 TKZ Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Cravings Mobile Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Coffee 500 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Amber Coffee Roasters Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| China Garden Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC
What is Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC's food hygiene rating?
Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Halton Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The mobile caterer 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 Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC last inspected?
Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC was last inspected on 27 May 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 Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC holds a 1. 13 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream YY52 HKC 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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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.
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