Garswood United A.F.C food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Helens
Garswood United A.F.C 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 20 December 2018, more than 7 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: Garswood United Football Club, 601 Garswood Road, Ashton in Makerfield, WN4 0XH
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Garswood United A.F.C 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% | ← Garswood United A.F.C | |
| 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 Garswood United A.F.C 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 Garswood United A.F.C, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Garswood Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Ashton Athletic F C Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Garswood Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Garswood Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Billinge St Aidans C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Garswood United A.F.C
What is Garswood United A.F.C's food hygiene rating?
Garswood United A.F.C has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 20 December 2018.
Is Garswood United A.F.C 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 Garswood United A.F.C last inspected?
Garswood United A.F.C was last inspected on 20 December 2018, more than 7 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 Garswood United A.F.C?
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 Garswood United A.F.C 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 Garswood United A.F.C holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Garswood United A.F.C 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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