Upton Community Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Halton
Upton Community Centre 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 24 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hough Green Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 4PF
How it compares in Halton
That puts Upton Community Centre 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% | ← Upton Community Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Upton Community Centre 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 Upton Community Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Sweet Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| All Saints Upton Primary School Orian Catering School/college/university | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Avondale Store (Best One) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bankfield Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Daisy Maisies Chapelfields Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Buttilicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Crossroads Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Ball Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Upton Community Centre
What is Upton Community Centre's food hygiene rating?
Upton Community Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Upton Community Centre 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 Upton Community Centre last inspected?
Upton Community Centre was last inspected on 24 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Upton Community Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Upton Community Centre compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Upton Community Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Upton Community Centre 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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