Your Local Pantry at St Matthews food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · St Helens
Your Local Pantry at St Matthews holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 July 2025, 11 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: St Matthews Church And Centre, 40 St Matthews Grove, Thatto Heath, WA10 3SE
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Your Local Pantry at St Matthews 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% | ← Your Local Pantry at St Matthews | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Your Local Pantry at St Matthews 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 Your Local Pantry at St Matthews, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikers Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2026 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Bargain Beers Plus Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| British Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Daydreams Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Boars Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Your Local Pantry at St Matthews
What is Your Local Pantry at St Matthews's food hygiene rating?
Your Local Pantry at St Matthews has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 14 July 2025.
Is Your Local Pantry at St Matthews 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Your Local Pantry at St Matthews last inspected?
Your Local Pantry at St Matthews was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 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 Your Local Pantry at St Matthews?
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 Your Local Pantry at St Matthews 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 Your Local Pantry at St Matthews is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Your Local Pantry at St Matthews 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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