Oh So British Events food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · St Helens
Oh So British Events holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 September 2023, more than 2 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: Haydock Park Racecourse, Lodge Lane, Haydock, WA12 0HQ
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Oh So British Events among the 911 places in St Helens holding top marks, 72% 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 | 911 | 72% | ← Oh So British Events | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Oh So British Events 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 Oh So British Events, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Dine Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services @ ST Edmund Arrowsmith High School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Bengal Curry Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about Oh So British Events
What is Oh So British Events's food hygiene rating?
Oh So British Events has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 8 September 2023.
Is Oh So British Events 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oh So British Events last inspected?
Oh So British Events was last inspected on 8 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oh So British Events?
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 Oh So British Events compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, and Oh So British Events is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Oh So British Events 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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