Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Halton
Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Mersey Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 0DT
How it compares in Halton
That puts Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig) 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% | ← Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig) 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 Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| All Saints Preschool Runcorn Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Brunswick Breakfast Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Booze Busters Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Beer Republic Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Chinese Open Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Cafexpress Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig)
What is Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig)'s food hygiene rating?
Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 30 August 2024.
Is Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig) 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig) last inspected?
Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig) was last inspected on 30 August 2024, 22 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 Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig) compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig) 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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