Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · St Helens
Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe) 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 2 September 2025, 10 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: Heath House Farm Farmhouse, Warrington Road, Bold Heath, WA8 3XT
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe) 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% | ← Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe) 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 Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Ace of Hearts Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Everglades Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
Questions about Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe)
What is Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe)'s food hygiene rating?
Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe) 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 Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe) last inspected?
Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe) was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe) 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 Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe) holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Bold Heath Equestrian Centre (cafe) 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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