Catalyst Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Halton
Catalyst Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Catalyst Cafe was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Mersey Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 0DF
How it compares in Halton
That puts Catalyst Cafe 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% | ← Catalyst Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Catalyst Cafe 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 Catalyst Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway Sam's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Brunswick Breakfast Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| All Saints Preschool Runcorn Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Booze Busters Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Beer Republic Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Corner House Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2020 |
| Chinese Open Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Catalyst Cafe
What is Catalyst Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Catalyst Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Catalyst Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Catalyst Cafe last inspected?
Catalyst Cafe was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Catalyst Cafe?
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 Catalyst Cafe compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Catalyst Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Catalyst Cafe 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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