International Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
International Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 12 November 2025, 8 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: 20 Hall Street, St Helens, WA10 1DL
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so International Convenience Store 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% | ← International Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 International Convenience Store 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 International Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ba'Bursi Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Cafe Masonic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Cafe Millais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Brasserie Chalon Pub/bar/nightclub | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Aramark Other catering premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| 36 Bridge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about International Convenience Store
What is International Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
International Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 12 November 2025.
Is International Convenience Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was International Convenience Store last inspected?
International Convenience Store was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 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 International Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does International Convenience Store 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 International Convenience Store holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects International Convenience Store 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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