Four Topped Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Halton
Four Topped Oak 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 30 March 2026, 3 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 Hough Green Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 4PE
How it compares in Halton
That puts Four Topped Oak 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% | ← Four Topped Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Four Topped Oak 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 Four Topped Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Cube Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Bankfield Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Ball Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Ditton Primary Academy School Orian Catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd (8280) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Bee Sweet Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
Questions about Four Topped Oak
What is Four Topped Oak's food hygiene rating?
Four Topped Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Four Topped Oak 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 Four Topped Oak last inspected?
Four Topped Oak was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Four Topped Oak?
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 Four Topped Oak compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Four Topped Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Four Topped Oak 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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