Regional overview
Food hygiene ratings in the North West
The North West — part of England — has 65,097 food businesses with a published food hygiene rating across 35 local authorities, with an average rating of 4.58 out of 5. 75% are rated 5 (Very Good) and 0% are rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary).
65,097food businesses rated
75%rated 5 (Very Good)
0%rated 0 (Urgent)
35local authorities
Rating distribution across the North West
Very Good42,829
Good8,076
Generally Satisfactory3,888
Improvement Necessary1,161
Major Improvement Necessary1,011
Urgent Improvement Necessary121
Local authorities in the North West
| Local authority | Businesses | Rated 5 | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 6,340 | 3,679 (58%) | 4.5 |
| Liverpool | 4,520 | 2,271 (50%) | 4.38 |
| Westmorland and Furness | 3,160 | 2,399 (76%) | 4.81 |
| Cheshire East | 3,075 | 2,443 (79%) | 4.83 |
| Cheshire West and Chester | 2,972 | 2,129 (72%) | 4.68 |
| Cumberland | 2,748 | 2,088 (76%) | 4.77 |
| Stockport | 2,729 | 1,732 (63%) | 4.73 |
| Wigan | 2,562 | 1,254 (49%) | 4.19 |
| Bolton | 2,378 | 1,210 (51%) | 4.18 |
| Sefton | 2,376 | 1,788 (75%) | 4.77 |
| Wirral | 2,325 | 1,604 (69%) | 4.57 |
| Trafford | 2,192 | 1,605 (73%) | 4.68 |
| Salford | 2,087 | 1,210 (58%) | 4.41 |
| Oldham | 1,939 | 1,260 (65%) | 4.56 |
| Rochdale | 1,882 | 1,075 (57%) | 4.47 |
| Blackpool | 1,683 | 1,330 (79%) | 4.66 |
| Warrington | 1,679 | 1,161 (69%) | 4.58 |
| Tameside | 1,651 | 1,182 (72%) | 4.57 |
| Preston | 1,627 | 1,158 (71%) | 4.68 |
| St Helens | 1,367 | 913 (67%) | 4.53 |
| Blackburn | 1,309 | 730 (56%) | 4.32 |
| Bury | 1,220 | 828 (68%) | 4.55 |
| Lancaster City | 1,164 | 855 (73%) | 4.69 |
| Wyre | 1,039 | 563 (54%) | 4.38 |
| Chorley | 976 | 754 (77%) | 4.83 |
| West Lancashire | 940 | 660 (70%) | 4.67 |
| Halton | 900 | 617 (69%) | 4.57 |
| Burnley | 879 | 551 (63%) | 4.57 |
| Fylde | 841 | 636 (76%) | 4.78 |
| South Ribble | 823 | 690 (84%) | 4.9 |
| Pendle | 807 | 540 (67%) | 4.49 |
| Knowsley | 800 | 449 (56%) | 4.36 |
| Hyndburn | 762 | 446 (59%) | 4.47 |
| Rossendale | 697 | 519 (74%) | 4.77 |
| Ribble Valley | 648 | 500 (77%) | 4.83 |