Cafe Masonic food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Helens
Cafe Masonic 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 19 September 2024, 21 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: 87-89 Church Street, St Helens, WA10 1AJ
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Cafe Masonic 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% | ← Cafe Masonic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe Masonic 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 Cafe Masonic, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Ba'Bursi Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Cafe Millais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Aramark Other catering premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Brasserie Chalon Pub/bar/nightclub | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| 36 Bridge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Buyrite Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Masonic
What is Cafe Masonic's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Masonic has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Cafe Masonic 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 Cafe Masonic last inspected?
Cafe Masonic was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 Cafe Masonic?
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 Cafe Masonic 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 Cafe Masonic is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Cafe Masonic 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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