The Stocks food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Helens
The Stocks 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 20 September 2023, more than 2 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: 4-8 High Street, Newton le Willows, WA12 9SN
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Stocks 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% | ← The Stocks | |
| 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 The Stocks 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 Stocks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fika Coffee and Home (catering premises) Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Fishician Takeaway/sandwich shop | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Drinkworthy Ltd Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Goya Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Amans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Esso Shop and Drive Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Fika Coffee and Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about The Stocks
What is The Stocks's food hygiene rating?
The Stocks has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 20 September 2023.
Is The Stocks 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 The Stocks last inspected?
The Stocks was last inspected on 20 September 2023, more than 2 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 Stocks?
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 The Stocks 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 The Stocks holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects The Stocks 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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