Haresfinch Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
Haresfinch Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 November 2022, 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: 63 Haresfinch View, St Helens, WA11 9LQ
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Haresfinch Service Station sits behind roughly 911 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ← Haresfinch Service Station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Haresfinch Service Station 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 Haresfinch Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonia’s Cakes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cafe Laziz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Ashurst Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Broadoak Manor Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Beyond the Nest Limited Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Bread and Wine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
Questions about Haresfinch Service Station
What is Haresfinch Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Haresfinch Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 22 November 2022.
Is Haresfinch Service Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Haresfinch Service Station last inspected?
Haresfinch Service Station was last inspected on 22 November 2022, more than 3 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 Haresfinch Service Station?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Haresfinch Service Station compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, while Haresfinch Service Station holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Haresfinch Service Station 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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