Thorougoods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Warrington
Thorougoods holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 March 2025, 16 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: 2 Myddleton Lane, WA2 8NJ
How it compares in Warrington
A 2 is rare: only 24 of 1,533 rated places in Warrington score this low, about one in 64. By contrast 77% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,178 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ← Thorougoods | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Thorougoods the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Thorougoods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Day Nursery @ Winwick Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Co op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Country Delights Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Border Vending NW Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Costa Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Aleef Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Curry's PC World Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Callands Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Thorougoods
What is Thorougoods's food hygiene rating?
Thorougoods has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Warrington Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Thorougoods safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Thorougoods last inspected?
Thorougoods was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 16 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 Thorougoods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thorougoods compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, while Thorougoods holds a 2. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Thorougoods 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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 Warrington, 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.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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