Cricketers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Helens
Cricketers Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: Cricketers Arms, Peter Street, St Helens, WA10 2EB
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Cricketers Arms 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% | ← Cricketers Arms | |
| 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 Cricketers Arms 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 Cricketers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 December 2024 |
| Buzzbys American Dive Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Bar 44 Pub/bar/nightclub | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Beyond the Nest Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| 36 Bridge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Cricketers Arms
What is Cricketers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Cricketers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Cricketers Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cricketers Arms last inspected?
Cricketers Arms was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 Cricketers Arms?
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 Cricketers Arms 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 Cricketers Arms holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Cricketers Arms 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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