Four Seasons Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
Four Seasons Superstore holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 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: Four Seasons General Store, 19 Bassenthwaite Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7AB
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Four Seasons Superstore 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% | ← Four Seasons Superstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Four Seasons Superstore 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 Four Seasons Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonia’s Cakes Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cafe Laziz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Abbey Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bread and Wine Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Beyond the Nest Limited Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Abbeyford Childrens Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Four Seasons Superstore
What is Four Seasons Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Four Seasons Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Four Seasons Superstore 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Four Seasons Superstore last inspected?
Four Seasons Superstore was last inspected on 4 July 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 Four Seasons Superstore?
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 Four Seasons Superstore 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 Four Seasons Superstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Four Seasons Superstore 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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