Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare 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 26 March 2024, 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: 1a Haydock Street, Newton le Willows, WA12 9AB
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare 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% | ← Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare 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 Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Coffee and Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Cafe Meowise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Earlestown Premier Butchers Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| City Mini Market Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Clem Warren Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Blue Tiffin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| District Ce School School/college/university | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare
What is Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare's food hygiene rating?
Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 26 March 2024.
Is Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare 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 Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare last inspected?
Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare was last inspected on 26 March 2024, 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 Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare?
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 Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare 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 Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare 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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