Halfway House Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Halton
Halfway House Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 2018, more than 8 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: Halton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5NR
How it compares in Halton
That puts Halfway House Inn 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% | ← Halfway House Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Halfway House Inn 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 Halfway House Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Supper Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Cakealicious Other catering premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Castle View Nursery inc. Magic Breakfast Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Castle View Primary School - Edsential Catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Bridgewater Motor Boat Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2017 |
| Acorn Day Nursery - Main Kitchen Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Astmoor Primary School - Edsential School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about Halfway House Inn
What is Halfway House Inn's food hygiene rating?
Halfway House Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 11 July 2018.
Is Halfway House Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Halfway House Inn last inspected?
Halfway House Inn was last inspected on 11 July 2018, more than 8 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 Halfway House Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Halfway House Inn compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Halfway House Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Halfway House Inn 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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