St Helens Borough Council Schools food hygiene rating
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St Helens Borough Council Schools holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2026, 5 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: St Helens Town Hall, Victoria Square, St Helens, WA10 1HP
How it compares in St Helens
That puts St Helens Borough Council Schools 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% | ← St Helens Borough Council Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Helens Borough Council Schools 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 St Helens Borough Council Schools, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Chalon Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| 12 Sandwich Station Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| 36 Bridge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bar 44 Pub/bar/nightclub | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Buzzbys American Dive Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Ba'Bursi Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
Questions about St Helens Borough Council Schools
What is St Helens Borough Council Schools's food hygiene rating?
St Helens Borough Council Schools has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 22 January 2026.
Is St Helens Borough Council Schools 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Helens Borough Council Schools last inspected?
St Helens Borough Council Schools was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 St Helens Borough Council Schools?
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 St Helens Borough Council Schools 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 St Helens Borough Council Schools is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects St Helens Borough Council Schools 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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