Waterfields Choice food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Warrington
Waterfields Choice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 2 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 37 Common Lane, WA3 4EY
How it compares in Warrington
In Warrington, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Waterfields Choice sits behind roughly 1,178 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,178 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ← Waterfields Choice | |
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 155 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Waterfields Choice 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 Waterfields Choice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Cortile Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Cherry Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Indi Ayan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Greenhalghs Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Gustavo Terrace, Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| K & S Platt Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Holcroft Grange Caring Premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Culcheth News Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Waterfields Choice
What is Waterfields Choice's food hygiene rating?
Waterfields Choice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Warrington Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Waterfields Choice 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waterfields Choice last inspected?
Waterfields Choice was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warrington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waterfields Choice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waterfields Choice compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, while Waterfields Choice holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Waterfields Choice 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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