TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Helens
TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 February 2026, 5 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: The Tru Abi Rehabilitation Centre, 200 Ashton Road, Newton le Willows, WA12 0HW
How it compares in St Helens
That puts TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge) 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% | ← TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge) 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 TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aimia Foods (Mobile) Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| AIMIA Foods Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Fika Coffee and Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Amans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Dine Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Drinkworthy Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Fishician Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
Questions about TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge)
What is TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge)'s food hygiene rating?
TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 2 February 2026.
Is TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge) last inspected?
TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge) was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 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 TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge)?
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 TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge) 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 TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge) 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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