Darkstar Laser Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · St Helens
Darkstar Laser Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 April 2026, 2 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: Darkstar Cafe Darkstar Laser Arena, Central Street, St Helens, WA10 1TZ
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Darkstar Laser Ltd 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% | ← Darkstar Laser Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Darkstar Laser Ltd 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 Darkstar Laser Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Antonia’s Cakes Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 12 Sandwich Station Takeaway/sandwich shop | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Captain Cook Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Beyond the Nest Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Brasserie Chalon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Cafe Millais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Darkstar Laser Ltd
What is Darkstar Laser Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Darkstar Laser Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 18 April 2026.
Is Darkstar Laser Ltd 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darkstar Laser Ltd last inspected?
Darkstar Laser Ltd was last inspected on 18 April 2026, 2 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 Darkstar Laser Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Darkstar Laser Ltd 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 Darkstar Laser Ltd holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Darkstar Laser Ltd 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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