The Orange Tree Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Halton
The Orange Tree Bistro 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
The rating dates from 27 October 2022, more than 3 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: Ashley Green, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7HL
How it compares in Halton
That puts The Orange Tree Bistro 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% | ← The Orange Tree Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Orange Tree Bistro 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 The Orange Tree Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley High Breakfast Club / Cyber Cafe School/college/university | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Ashley School - Edsential School/college/university | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd (8280) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Ditton Primary Academy School Orian Catering School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Candy Cube Ltd Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Ditton Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Ball Post Office Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| BYK Additives - Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Orange Tree Bistro
What is The Orange Tree Bistro's food hygiene rating?
The Orange Tree Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 27 October 2022.
Is The Orange Tree Bistro 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 The Orange Tree Bistro last inspected?
The Orange Tree Bistro was last inspected on 27 October 2022, more than 3 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 The Orange Tree Bistro?
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 The Orange Tree Bistro compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and The Orange Tree Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects The Orange Tree Bistro 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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