The Meat Wagon Midlands Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
The Meat Wagon Midlands Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 July 2025, 11 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: Shop 3 Widnes Indoor Market, Bradley Way, Widnes, WA8 6UE
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Meat Wagon Midlands Limited sits behind roughly 620 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 620 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ← The Meat Wagon Midlands Limited | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Meat Wagon Midlands Limited 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 Meat Wagon Midlands Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffettea Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| D and S Fisheries Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Chris's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Early Learners Nursery Caring Premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Cakes by Charl Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
Questions about The Meat Wagon Midlands Limited
What is The Meat Wagon Midlands Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Meat Wagon Midlands Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Halton Council on 31 July 2025.
Is The Meat Wagon Midlands Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Meat Wagon Midlands Limited last inspected?
The Meat Wagon Midlands Limited was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 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 The Meat Wagon Midlands Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Meat Wagon Midlands Limited compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while The Meat Wagon Midlands Limited holds a 4. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects The Meat Wagon Midlands Limited 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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