United Service Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Halton
United Service Social Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 September 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Prescot Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7PD
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so United Service Social Club sits behind roughly 620 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 620 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ← United Service Social Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 United Service Social Club 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 United Service Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Cube Ltd Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Ditton Primary Academy School Orian Catering School/college/university | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Ball Post Office Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd (8280) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Ashley High Breakfast Club / Cyber Cafe School/college/university | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Ashley School - Edsential School/college/university | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Bankfield Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| BYK Additives - Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about United Service Social Club
What is United Service Social Club's food hygiene rating?
United Service Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Halton Council on 11 September 2017.
Is United Service Social Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was United Service Social Club last inspected?
United Service Social Club was last inspected on 11 September 2017, more than 8 years 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 United Service Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does United Service Social Club compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while United Service Social Club holds a 4. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects United Service Social Club 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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