The Wheatsheaf food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Helens
The Wheatsheaf holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 29 January 2025, 17 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: Wheatsheaf Hotel, Mill Lane, Sutton Leach, WA9 4HN
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wheatsheaf 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% | ← The Wheatsheaf | |
| 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 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 The Wheatsheaf 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 The Wheatsheaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| Company Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Clock Face Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Clock Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| AKL Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Boilermakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Clock Face Labour & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
Questions about The Wheatsheaf
What is The Wheatsheaf's food hygiene rating?
The Wheatsheaf has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 29 January 2025.
Is The Wheatsheaf 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wheatsheaf last inspected?
The Wheatsheaf was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 months 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 The Wheatsheaf?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wheatsheaf 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 The Wheatsheaf holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects The Wheatsheaf 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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