Heathside Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Halton
Heathside Nursery 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 19 March 2025, 15 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: Heath Road South, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 4QR
How it compares in Halton
That puts Heathside Nursery 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% | ← Heathside Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Heathside Nursery 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 Heathside Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Inovyn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| Dunkys Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Christ Church Hall Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Ascot Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Cavendish High Academy - Edsential School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Betta Snax Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Heathside Nursery
What is Heathside Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Heathside Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Heathside Nursery 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 Heathside Nursery last inspected?
Heathside Nursery was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 Heathside Nursery?
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 Heathside Nursery compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Heathside Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Heathside Nursery 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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