The Ball, Widnes
The Ball is a pub at 173 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7EZ. The Ball's food hygiene rating is 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary), given by Halton council on 10 February 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 2 out of 5, improvement necessary
Given - Address
- 173 Liverpool Road
Widnes
WA8 7EZ - Council
- Halton
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Ball’s food hygiene rating
The Ball's rating is 7 months old.
We have checked The Ball's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Ball
- 5The Wellington290 m
- 5The Woodlands500 m
- Awaiting inspectionThe New Albion720 m
- 5Four Topped Oak880 m
- 5Arch & Anchor1.2 km
- 5Cricketers Arms1.2 km
All 12 pubs and bars in Widnes
Questions about The Ball
What is the food hygiene rating at The Ball?
The Ball's food hygiene rating is 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary), given by Halton council on 10 February 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Ball?
The Ball is at 173 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7EZ, in Widnes. Halton council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Wellington, about 290 m away.
What pubs are near The Ball?
The closest pubs and bars to The Ball are The Wellington (290 m), The Woodlands (500 m) and The New Albion (720 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Ball's hygiene rating up to date?
The Ball's rating is 7 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Ball on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Halton council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.