Haydock Store Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
Haydock Store Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 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: 25 Penny Lane, Haydock, WA11 0QR
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Haydock Store Ltd sits behind roughly 1,111 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ← Haydock Store Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Haydock Store Ltd 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 Haydock Store Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Aimia Foods (Mobile) Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| AIMIA Foods Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Booker Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Eurest - Sainsburys Haydock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Cardbucks Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Haydock Store Ltd
What is Haydock Store Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Haydock Store Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by St Helens Council on 13 September 2024.
Is Haydock Store Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Haydock Store Ltd last inspected?
Haydock Store Ltd was last inspected on 13 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 Haydock Store Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Haydock Store Ltd 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 Haydock Store Ltd holds a 3. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Haydock Store Ltd 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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