Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Halton
Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup 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 4 June 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: Hillview Primary School, Beechwood Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 3HB
How it compares in Halton
That puts Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup 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% | ← Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup 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 Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood link club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Beechwood Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Beechwood Stores (Best One) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Asda Express Hallwood Link PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Bethesda Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2017 |
| Dorset Gardens - Country Garden Catering Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Brookvale Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Cavendish Connect Cafe School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup
What is Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 4 June 2024.
Is Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup 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 Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup last inspected?
Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup was last inspected on 4 June 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 Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup?
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 Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Hillview Under 5's Preschool & Playgroup 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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