Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Halton
Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 12 January 2024, more than 2 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: Beechwood Avenue, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 4SB
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen 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% | ← Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen 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 Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish High Academy - Edsential School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Ascot Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| AAK Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Croftwood Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Beechwood link club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Beechwood Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Beechwood Stores (Best One) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen
What is Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Halton Council on 12 January 2024.
Is Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen last inspected?
Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen was last inspected on 12 January 2024, more than 2 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 Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen holds a 4. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen 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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