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Waterfields Ltd food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Halton

Waterfields Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 8 May 2026, 2 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: 27 Albert Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 6JA

How it compares in Halton

That puts Waterfields Ltd 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.

Every rated food business in Halton
5 out of 5 620 75% ← Waterfields Ltd
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

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 Waterfields Ltd 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 Waterfields Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Chris's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 107 yards away 5 - Very good 24 April 2024
Coffettea Other catering premises 112 yards away 5 - Very good 28 November 2025
D and S Fisheries Retailers - other 112 yards away 5 - Very good 20 November 2025
Cakes by Charl Retailers - other 146 yards away 5 - Very good 16 January 2024
Early Learners Nursery Caring Premises 163 yards away 5 - Very good 8 November 2024
Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 233 yards away 5 - Very good 8 August 2024
Boots Retailers - other 233 yards away 5 - Very good 7 February 2025
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 338 yards away 5 - Very good 14 January 2026

Questions about Waterfields Ltd

What is Waterfields Ltd's food hygiene rating?

Waterfields Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 8 May 2026.

Is Waterfields Ltd 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Waterfields Ltd last inspected?

Waterfields Ltd was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 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 Waterfields Ltd?

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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Waterfields Ltd compare to other places in Halton?

75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Waterfields Ltd is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Halton Council inspects Waterfields Ltd 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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Understanding this rating

More food hygiene ratings near here

Waterfields Ltd is one of 413 rated food businesses in Widnes. See every hygiene rating in Widnes

Halton inspects and rates 906 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Halton

The official record is held by the council: http://www.halton.gov.uk

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