The Vault food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Helens
The Vault holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 October 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: 9a Church Street, St Helens, WA10 1BA
How it compares in St Helens
That puts The Vault 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% | ← The Vault | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Vault 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 Vault, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Brasserie Chalon Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| 36 Bridge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Buyrite Limited Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Captain Cook Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cineworld Other catering premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
Questions about The Vault
What is The Vault's food hygiene rating?
The Vault has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 4 October 2023.
Is The Vault 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vault last inspected?
The Vault was last inspected on 4 October 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 The Vault?
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 The Vault 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 The Vault is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects The Vault 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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Understanding this rating
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