The Old Chapel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Helens
The Old Chapel 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 12 April 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: 2 Lancots Lane, St Helens, WA9 3EX
How it compares in St Helens
That puts The Old Chapel 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 Old Chapel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Chapel 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 Old Chapel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Alpro Consultancy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Boilermakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| AKL Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Allanson Street School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Broad Oak Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Sherdley Park Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
Questions about The Old Chapel
What is The Old Chapel's food hygiene rating?
The Old Chapel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 12 April 2024.
Is The Old Chapel 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 Old Chapel last inspected?
The Old Chapel was last inspected on 12 April 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 The Old Chapel?
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 Old Chapel 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 Old Chapel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects The Old Chapel 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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