Under the Oak food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · St Helens
Under the Oak holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 7 Diamond Business Park, Sandwash Close, Rainford, WA11 8LY
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Under the Oak 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% | ← Under the Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Under the Oak 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 Under the Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 U Food Ltd Other catering premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 2 U Food Ltd LN70 ZMV Mobile caterer | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| 2 U Food Ltd PE22 RYP Mobile caterer | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| 2 U Food Ltd PE22 RYW Mobile caterer | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| 2 U Food Ltd PE23 GTF Mobile caterer | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| 2 U Food Ltd PE24 UKR Mobile caterer | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| 2 U Food Ltd PE24 UMV Mobile caterer | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| 2 U Food Ltd PE24 UOA Mobile caterer | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Under the Oak
What is Under the Oak's food hygiene rating?
Under the Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 4 September 2024.
Is Under the Oak 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Under the Oak last inspected?
Under the Oak was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 Under the Oak?
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 Under the Oak 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 Under the Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Under the Oak 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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