HMP-YOI Thorn Cross food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Warrington
HMP-YOI Thorn Cross holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: Hmyoi Thorn Cross, Arley Road, WA4 4RL
How it compares in Warrington
In Warrington, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so HMP-YOI Thorn Cross 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% | ← HMP-YOI Thorn Cross | |
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 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 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 HMP-YOI Thorn Cross 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 HMP-YOI Thorn Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Culina Group Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Appleton Thorn Hall Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2022 |
| Apple Jacks Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Grappenhall Heys CP School Link Club Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about HMP-YOI Thorn Cross
What is HMP-YOI Thorn Cross's food hygiene rating?
HMP-YOI Thorn Cross has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Warrington Council on 30 April 2026.
Is HMP-YOI Thorn Cross 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was HMP-YOI Thorn Cross last inspected?
HMP-YOI Thorn Cross was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 HMP-YOI Thorn Cross?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HMP-YOI Thorn Cross compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, while HMP-YOI Thorn Cross holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects HMP-YOI Thorn Cross 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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