St Helens Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ashfield
St Helens Church holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the business and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 August 2025, 10 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: Church Lane, NG16 6EX
How it compares in Ashfield
A 1 is rare: only 33 of 862 rated places in Ashfield score this low, about one in 26. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 681 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ← St Helens Church | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 90 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 St Helens Church the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to St Helens Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Court Care Home Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Horse and Jockey, Selston Pub/bar/nightclub | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Green Service Station (L W Fuels Ltd) Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Hollyhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Brookhill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about St Helens Church
What is St Helens Church's food hygiene rating?
St Helens Church has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Ashfield Council on 18 August 2025.
Is St Helens Church safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was St Helens Church last inspected?
St Helens Church was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Helens Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Helens Church compare to other places in Ashfield?
79% of the 862 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, while St Helens Church holds a 1. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects St Helens Church 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Ashfield, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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