St Johns Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · St Helens
St Johns Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 September 2025, 9 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: St Johns Centre, Crossley Road, Thatto Heath, WA10 3ND
How it compares in St Helens
That puts St Johns Centre 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% | ← St Johns Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 St Johns Centre 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 St Johns Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Beers Plus Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| British Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Bikers Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2026 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Daydreams Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about St Johns Centre
What is St Johns Centre's food hygiene rating?
St Johns Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 16 September 2025.
Is St Johns Centre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Johns Centre last inspected?
St Johns Centre was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 St Johns Centre?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Johns Centre 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 St Johns Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects St Johns Centre 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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St Johns Centre is one of 48 rated food businesses in Thatto Heath. See every hygiene rating in Thatto Heath →
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