The Prospect Inn & Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Halton
The Prospect Inn & Kitchen holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the pub requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 June 2026, 3 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.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Halton score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Halton ratings →
Address: 70 Weston Road, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 4LD
How it compares in Halton
A 0 is rare: only 4 of 829 rated places in Halton score this low, about one in 207. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 617 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← The Prospect Inn & Kitchen |
A further 74 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Urgent improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 The Prospect Inn & Kitchen the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
What the business says
<p> Since the inspection we have worked hard to improve including: carrying out a deep clean, further structural works, re-training staff and reviewing our procedures. We have worked closely with the EHO to ensure the premises is safe and we have applied for a reinspection and are confident that we will achieve a 5 rating when the inspection takes place.&nbsp;</p>
Businesses have a right to reply to their rating. This response is published by the Food Standards Agency alongside the score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Prospect Inn & Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Inovyn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| Dunkys Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Christ Church Hall Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Ascot Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Greenway Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about The Prospect Inn & Kitchen
What is The Prospect Inn & Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Prospect Inn & Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Halton Council on 3 June 2026.
Is The Prospect Inn & Kitchen safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The pub may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was The Prospect Inn & Kitchen last inspected?
The Prospect Inn & Kitchen was last inspected on 3 June 2026, 3 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 The Prospect Inn & Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "urgent improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Prospect Inn & Kitchen compare to other places in Halton?
74% of the 829 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while The Prospect Inn & Kitchen holds a 0. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Has The Prospect Inn & Kitchen responded to its rating?
Yes. Businesses have a right to reply, published alongside the rating. The Prospect Inn & Kitchen said: “<p> Since the inspection we have worked hard to improve including: carrying out a deep clean, further structural works, re-training staff and reviewing our procedures. We have worked closely with the EHO to ensure the premises is safe and we have applied for a reinspection and are confident that we will achieve a 5 rating when the inspection takes place.&nbsp;</p>”
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects The Prospect Inn & Kitchen 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Halton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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