FFC food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · St Helens
FFC holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: FFC was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 99 Walmesley Road, Eccleston, WA10 5JW
How it compares in St Helens
A 2 is rare: only 34 of 1,274 rated places in St Helens score this low, about one in 37. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ← FFC | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 FFC the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 FFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| bocboc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bleak Hill Infant & Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Bleak Hill Out of School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Abbeyford Childrens Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Abbey Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Apres Tree Bar at Rainford's Christmas Trees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Blossom Tree Pre School Limited Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about FFC
What is FFC's food hygiene rating?
FFC has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by St Helens Council on 2 June 2026.
Is FFC safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 FFC last inspected?
FFC was last inspected on 2 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 FFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does FFC 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 FFC holds a 2. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects FFC 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 2 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 St Helens, 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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Understanding this rating
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FFC is one of 30 rated food businesses in Eccleston. See every hygiene rating in Eccleston →
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