Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Halton
Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2025, 12 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: Victoria Square, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7QU
How it compares in Halton
That puts Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church among the 620 places in Halton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 620 | 75% | ← Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 Very good
- 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 Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church 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 Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner House Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2020 |
| Asda Widnes Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Brew Lane Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Cricketers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Bridgeway Sam's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church
What is Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church's food hygiene rating?
Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church last inspected?
Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Long Loaf Community Lunch - St Paul's Church 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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