Riverside Spirits Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Halton
Riverside Spirits Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 29 Arkwright Road, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 1NU
How it compares in Halton
That puts Riverside Spirits Ltd 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% | ← Riverside Spirits Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Riverside Spirits Ltd 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 Riverside Spirits Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astmoor Primary School - Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Acorn Day Nursery - Main Kitchen Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Astmoor Primary School - Edsential School/college/university | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Castlefields Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Bridgewater Park Nursery and Reception Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Dolphin Supper Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Cygnets of Moore (Out of School Club) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Cafe B Cheshire Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about Riverside Spirits Ltd
What is Riverside Spirits Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Riverside Spirits Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Riverside Spirits Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riverside Spirits Ltd last inspected?
Riverside Spirits Ltd was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 months 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 Riverside Spirits Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riverside Spirits Ltd compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Riverside Spirits Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Riverside Spirits Ltd 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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