Tiny Steps Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Halton
Tiny Steps Pre-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 14 December 2023, 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: St Martins Lane, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 6HZ
How it compares in Halton
That puts Tiny Steps Pre-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% | ← Tiny Steps Pre-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 Tiny Steps Pre-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 Tiny Steps Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorsewood Primary School - Orian Catering School/college/university | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Gorsewood Primary School - Snack Kitchen Caring Premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Murdishaw Play Building School/college/university | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Murdishaw West Community Primary Breakfast Club School/college/university | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Halton Haven Hospice Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Murdishaw West Community Primary School Orian Catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
Questions about Tiny Steps Pre-School
What is Tiny Steps Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Tiny Steps Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 14 December 2023.
Is Tiny Steps Pre-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 Tiny Steps Pre-School last inspected?
Tiny Steps Pre-School was last inspected on 14 December 2023, 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 Tiny Steps Pre-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 Tiny Steps Pre-School compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Tiny Steps Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Tiny Steps Pre-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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