College Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
College Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 50 Westfield Street, St Helens, WA10 1QF
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so College Shop sits behind roughly 911 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ← College Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 College Shop 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 College Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 44 Pub/bar/nightclub | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Buzzbys American Dive Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Captain Cook Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| 36 Bridge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 December 2024 |
| 12 Sandwich Station Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Buyrite Limited Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about College Shop
What is College Shop's food hygiene rating?
College Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 20 April 2026.
Is College Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was College Shop last inspected?
College Shop was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 College Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does College Shop 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 College Shop holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects College Shop 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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