The Pickled Egg food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Helens
The Pickled Egg 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 24 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: Pickled Egg, 351 Sutton Road, St Helens, WA9 3EQ
How it compares in St Helens
That puts The Pickled Egg 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 Pickled Egg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pickled Egg 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 Pickled Egg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpro Consultancy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Company Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Boilermakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Allanson Street School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| AKL Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Broad Oak Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Sherdley Park Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
Questions about The Pickled Egg
What is The Pickled Egg's food hygiene rating?
The Pickled Egg has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 24 July 2025.
Is The Pickled Egg 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 Pickled Egg last inspected?
The Pickled Egg was last inspected on 24 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 The Pickled Egg?
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 Pickled Egg 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 Pickled Egg is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects The Pickled Egg 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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