The Millhouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Helens
The Millhouse holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Millhouse was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 172 Mill Lane, Sutton Leach, WA9 4HF
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Millhouse 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% | ← The Millhouse | |
| 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 The Millhouse 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 The Millhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| Clock Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| CO-OP Distribution Centre - Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Clock Face Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Company Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| AKL Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Clock Face Labour & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
Questions about The Millhouse
What is The Millhouse's food hygiene rating?
The Millhouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 3 June 2026.
Is The Millhouse 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Millhouse last inspected?
The Millhouse was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 The Millhouse?
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 The Millhouse 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 The Millhouse holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects The Millhouse 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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