Costello's food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Warrington
Costello's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 October 2025, 8 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: 22 Walton Road, WA4 6NL
How it compares in Warrington
That puts Costello's among the 1,173 places in Warrington holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,173 | 77% | ← Costello's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 152 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 Good
- 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 Costello's 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 Costello's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor and Hops Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Amans Stockton Heath Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Corks Out (Warrington) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Acai Heaven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| A Ward & Son Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Costello's
What is Costello's's food hygiene rating?
Costello's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Costello's 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costello's last inspected?
Costello's was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 8 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 Costello's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costello's compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,532 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and Costello's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Costello's 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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