Hale News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
Hale News holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 November 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: Town Lane, Hale, Widnes Cheshire, L24 4AG
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Hale News sits behind roughly 726 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 620 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ← Hale News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hale News 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 Hale News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale P O & Store Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
| Hale Ce Controlled Primary School Orian Catering School/college/university | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Brook Barn Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Hale News
What is Hale News's food hygiene rating?
Hale News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Halton Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Hale News safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hale News last inspected?
Hale News was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 Hale News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hale News compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while Hale News holds a 3. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Hale News 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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