Food hygiene ratings in St Helens
St Helens inspects and rates 1,367 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,274 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 93 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in St Helens
Standards here are good: 72% of rated businesses in St Helens hold the top score of 5, and 88% hold a 4 or better. 58 businesses, 5% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 912 | 72% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 8% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in St Helens
Food hygiene ratings for each town St Helens inspects.
- Newton le Willows 150 places
- Rainford 96 places
- Haydock 88 places
- Rainhill 58 places
- Thatto Heath 48 places
- Eccleston 30 places
- Billinge 28 places
- Clock Face 21 places
- Dentons Green 21 places
- Ashton in Makerfield 20 places
Recently inspected in St Helens
The most recent inspections published by St Helens, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austins Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Cardbucks | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Portico Day Nurseries Ltd | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Sunday Roast to Your Door | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| The Sugar Nut Fairy | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| District Ce School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Pepe’s Piri Piri | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Portico Poppets | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Womble Inn | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Small Wonders Daycare | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Lyme Community Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Mrs H’s Cupcakes | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in St Helens
The lowest-rated food businesses in St Helens are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 23 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints Halal Supermarket | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 22 September 2025 |
| Gardi Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
| Wok's Crackin | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 May 2026 |
| Go Local Junction Lane | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Fir Street Express | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 April 2026 |
| The Crusty Cob | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 February 2026 |
| Best One Plus | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 February 2026 |
| The Oven Door | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 February 2026 |
| Luigis | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 February 2026 |
| M&S Late Shop | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 February 2026 |
| Longton Booze and News | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 February 2026 |
| Best One Haverty Precinct Ltd | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 February 2026 |
| Crumpets | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 January 2026 |
| Kaleidoscope Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 January 2026 |
| Saints News & General | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 January 2026 |
| Family Mart | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 November 2025 |
| Go Local | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 November 2025 |
| Premier - Sutton Road | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 November 2025 |
| Fresh Daily International Market | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 August 2025 |
| Oriental Star | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in St Helens
How many food businesses does St Helens rate?
St Helens publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,367 businesses, of which 1,274 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in St Helens?
72% of rated businesses in St Helens hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in St Helens have a bad hygiene rating?
58 food businesses in St Helens hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 23 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in St Helens?
Environmental health officers employed by St Helens carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in St Helens
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 101 International Limited Awaiting inspection
- 12 Sandwich Station 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd LN70 ZMV 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PE22 RYP 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PE22 RYW 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PE23 GTF 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PE24 UKR 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PE24 UMV 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PE24 UOA 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PE25 HBH 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food LTD PE26 EBX 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PE26 EBZ 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PE71 TNZ 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PE72 TJO 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PE74 FGC 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PE75 EJX 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PE75 EKW 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PE75 EPC 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PJ23 XVF 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PJ23 XVN 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PJ23 XVP 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PJ24 UBO 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PJ72 YRL 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PK73 SPX 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PK73 SPZ 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PK73 SRO 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PK73 SRX 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PK73 SVC 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PK73 SVD 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PK73 SXV 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd PL73 KJX 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd YB19 XKS 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd YF19 RWW 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd YH68 NNU 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd YH68 NRL 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd YK20 SRY 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd YK20 SRY 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd YK69 NPG 5 - Very good
- 2 U Food Ltd YL68 VXD 5 - Very good
- 36 Bridge Street 5 - Very good
- 360 Grocery Ltd 5 - Very good
- A + Pizza 2 - Some improvement necessary
- A.W catering & Private Dining Awaiting inspection
- Aardvark Cakes 5 - Very good
- Abbey Hotel 5 - Very good
- Abbeyford Childrens Home 5 - Very good
- Abbeyrose Court Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Abi Mini Mart 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Ace of Hearts Filling Station 5 - Very good
- Achieve Together 5 - Very good
- Acorn to Oaks 5 - Very good
- Adam Mini Market 4 - Good
- Adamstan House Nursing Home 4 - Good
- Admiral 5 - Very good
- Aidan's Pantry 5 - Very good
- Aimia Foods (Mobile) 5 - Very good
- AIMIA Foods Canteen 5 - Very good
- Ainsdale Court Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Akgun Food Ltd 4 - Good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-06-15. Browse all UK councils →