Coated food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · St Helens
Coated holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Coated was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 249 Wargrave Road, Newton le Willows, WA12 8EW
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Coated 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% | ← Coated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Coated 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 Coated, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aros Kitchen Franchise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| 360 Grocery Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Giovannis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Education by CH&CO Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 December 2024 |
| City Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
Questions about Coated
What is Coated's food hygiene rating?
Coated has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Coated 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Coated last inspected?
Coated was last inspected on 26 May 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 Coated?
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 Coated 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 Coated is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Coated 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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