Douglas Fleming food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
Douglas Fleming holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 March 2024, 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: Earlestown Market Square, Market Street, Newton le Willows
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Douglas Fleming sits behind roughly 1,111 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ← Douglas Fleming | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Douglas Fleming 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 Douglas Fleming, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clem Warren Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Blue Tiffin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Earlestown Art Club and Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Earlestown Premier Butchers Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cafe Meowise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Cheers Premier Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2026 |
| Aroma Coffee and Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Douglas Fleming
What is Douglas Fleming's food hygiene rating?
Douglas Fleming has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by St Helens Council on 15 March 2024.
Is Douglas Fleming safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Douglas Fleming last inspected?
Douglas Fleming was last inspected on 15 March 2024, 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 Douglas Fleming?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Douglas Fleming 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 Douglas Fleming holds a 3. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Douglas Fleming 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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