Murdishaw Play Building food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Halton
Murdishaw Play Building holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 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: Barnfield Avenue, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 6JW
How it compares in Halton
That puts Murdishaw Play Building 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 Play Building | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Play Building 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 Play Building, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Gorsewood Primary School - Orian Catering School/college/university | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Gorsewood Primary School - Snack Kitchen Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Halton Haven Hospice Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Brookvale Family Cafe Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Chi Kee Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Brookvale Primary School - Edsential Catering School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about Murdishaw Play Building
What is Murdishaw Play Building's food hygiene rating?
Murdishaw Play Building has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 15 December 2023.
Is Murdishaw Play Building 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Murdishaw Play Building last inspected?
Murdishaw Play Building was last inspected on 15 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 Murdishaw Play Building?
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 Play Building compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Murdishaw Play Building is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Murdishaw Play Building 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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