Bar 44 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Helens
Bar 44 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 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: Bar 44, 44-46 Westfield Street, St Helens, WA10 1QF
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Bar 44 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% | ← Bar 44 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bar 44 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 Bar 44, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzbys American Dive Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| 36 Bridge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| 12 Sandwich Station Takeaway/sandwich shop | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 December 2024 |
| Buyrite Limited Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Brasserie Chalon Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Bar 44
What is Bar 44's food hygiene rating?
Bar 44 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 24 January 2025.
Is Bar 44 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 Bar 44 last inspected?
Bar 44 was last inspected on 24 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 Bar 44?
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 Bar 44 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 Bar 44 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Bar 44 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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