The Sweet Kiosk food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
The Sweet Kiosk holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2023, more than 3 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: 18 Church Street, St Helens, WA10 1BD
How it compares in St Helens
That puts The Sweet Kiosk 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 Sweet Kiosk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sweet Kiosk 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 Sweet Kiosk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Brasserie Chalon Pub/bar/nightclub | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| 36 Bridge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Buyrite Limited Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Cineworld Other catering premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| Cafe Masonic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about The Sweet Kiosk
What is The Sweet Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
The Sweet Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 12 June 2023.
Is The Sweet Kiosk 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sweet Kiosk last inspected?
The Sweet Kiosk was last inspected on 12 June 2023, more than 3 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 The Sweet Kiosk?
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 Sweet Kiosk 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 Sweet Kiosk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects The Sweet Kiosk 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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