The Turpin View food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Helens
The Turpin View holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 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: 428 Garswood Road, Ashton in Makerfield, WN4 0XJ
How it compares in St Helens
That puts The Turpin View 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% | ← The Turpin View | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Turpin View 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 The Turpin View, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garswood Primary School School/college/university | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Garswood Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Garswood Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bluebell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Ashton Athletic F C Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Clare Chapman Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about The Turpin View
What is The Turpin View's food hygiene rating?
The Turpin View has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 23 January 2026.
Is The Turpin View 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Turpin View last inspected?
The Turpin View was last inspected on 23 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 The Turpin View?
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 The Turpin View 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 The Turpin View is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects The Turpin View 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Turpin View is one of 20 rated food businesses in Ashton in Makerfield. See every hygiene rating in Ashton in Makerfield →
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