Riverside College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Halton
Riverside College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus 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 23 June 2023, more than 3 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: Cronton Lane, Widnes, Halton, WA8 5WA
How it compares in Halton
That puts Riverside College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus 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 College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Riverside College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus 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 College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cronton Lane Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Cronton Fish Bar 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Black Horse Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2021 |
| Asda Express Farnworth PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Crossroads Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Cronton Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Riverside College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus
What is Riverside College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus's food hygiene rating?
Riverside College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 23 June 2023.
Is Riverside College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus 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 Riverside College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus last inspected?
Riverside College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus was last inspected on 23 June 2023, more than 3 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 Riverside College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Riverside College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Riverside College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Riverside College and Starbucks - Cronton Campus 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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