MSK Market Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
MSK Market Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: 28 Hillcrest, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 2DY
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so MSK Market Ltd sits behind roughly 726 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 620 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ← MSK Market Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 MSK Market 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 MSK Market Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View Nursery inc. Magic Breakfast Caring Premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Castle View Primary School - Edsential Catering School/college/university | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Dolphin Supper Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Cakealicious Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| AAK Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Croftwood Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about MSK Market Ltd
What is MSK Market Ltd's food hygiene rating?
MSK Market Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Halton Council on 19 February 2026.
Is MSK Market Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was MSK Market Ltd last inspected?
MSK Market Ltd was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 MSK Market Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MSK Market Ltd compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while MSK Market Ltd holds a 3. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects MSK Market 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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