The Hop Pole food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Warrington
The Hop Pole 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 17 March 2023, more than 3 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: 49 Horsemarket Street, WA1 1TS
How it compares in Warrington
In Warrington, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hop Pole 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% | ← The Hop Pole | |
| 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 The Hop Pole 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 The Hop Pole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Candy Bay Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Caffe Caruso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| American Sweets Empire Ltd Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about The Hop Pole
What is The Hop Pole's food hygiene rating?
The Hop Pole has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Warrington Council on 17 March 2023.
Is The Hop Pole 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 The Hop Pole last inspected?
The Hop Pole was last inspected on 17 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 The Hop Pole?
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 The Hop Pole compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, while The Hop Pole holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects The Hop Pole 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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