Bethesda Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Halton
Bethesda Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 September 2017, 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: Lapwing Grove, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2TP
How it compares in Halton
That puts Bethesda Church 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% | ← Bethesda Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bethesda Church 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 Bethesda Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Gardens - Country Garden Catering Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Brookvale Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Cavendish Connect Cafe School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Asda Express Hallwood Link PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Brookvale Primary School - Edsential Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Brookvale Primary School Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Brookvale Primary School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Brookvale Family Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Bethesda Church
What is Bethesda Church's food hygiene rating?
Bethesda Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 6 September 2017.
Is Bethesda Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bethesda Church last inspected?
Bethesda Church was last inspected on 6 September 2017, 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 Bethesda Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bethesda Church compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Bethesda Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Bethesda Church 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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