Theatre Royal food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · St Helens
Theatre Royal 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 3 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6 Corporation Street, St Helens, WA10 1LQ
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Theatre Royal 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% | ← Theatre Royal | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Theatre Royal 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 Theatre Royal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Other catering premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Cafe Millais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Ba'Bursi Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Cafe Masonic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| All-American Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Chipmunk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Brasserie Chalon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Theatre Royal
What is Theatre Royal's food hygiene rating?
Theatre Royal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 3 October 2023.
Is Theatre Royal 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 Theatre Royal last inspected?
Theatre Royal was last inspected on 3 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Theatre Royal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Theatre Royal 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 Theatre Royal holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Theatre Royal 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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