Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Halton
Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 January 2023, more than 3 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: Barnfield Avenue, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6EP
How it compares in Halton
That puts Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School 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% | ← Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School 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 Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halton Haven Hospice Caring Premises | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Brookvale Family Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Chi Kee Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Gorsewood Primary School - Snack Kitchen Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Gorsewood Primary School - Orian Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Brookvale Primary School - Edsential Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Brookvale Primary School Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School
What is Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 11 January 2023.
Is Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School last inspected?
Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School was last inspected on 11 January 2023, more than 3 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 Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School 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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