Billinge Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Helens
Billinge Methodist Church holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 27 June 2024, 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: Billinge Methodist Church, Main Street, Billinge, WN5 7PD
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Billinge Methodist Church 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% | ← Billinge Methodist Church | |
| 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 Billinge Methodist Church 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 Billinge Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billinge Newsagents Ltd Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Billinge Chapel End Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Birchley St Mary's Catholic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Billinge Chapel End Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Billinge St Aidans C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Aidan's Pantry Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Birchley St Mary's Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Billinge Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Billinge Methodist Church
What is Billinge Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Billinge Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Billinge Methodist Church 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Billinge Methodist Church last inspected?
Billinge Methodist Church was last inspected on 27 June 2024, 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 Billinge Methodist Church?
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 Billinge Methodist Church 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 Billinge Methodist Church holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Billinge Methodist Church 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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