Cronton Lane Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
Cronton Lane Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 12 Cronton Lane, Widnes, Halton, WA8 5AJ
How it compares in Halton
That puts Cronton Lane Bakery 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% | ← Cronton Lane Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cronton Lane Bakery 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 Cronton Lane Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cronton Fish Bar 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Black Horse Post Office Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2021 |
| Asda Express Farnworth PFS Retailers - other | 119 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 |
| Brew & Bake Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Cronton Lane Bakery
What is Cronton Lane Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Cronton Lane Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 6 August 2024.
Is Cronton Lane Bakery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cronton Lane Bakery last inspected?
Cronton Lane Bakery was last inspected on 6 August 2024, 23 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 Cronton Lane Bakery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cronton Lane Bakery compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Cronton Lane Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Cronton Lane Bakery 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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