Waterfields food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
Waterfields 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 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Waterfields, 158 Thatto Heath Road, Thatto Heath, WA9 5PE
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Waterfields 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% | ← Waterfields | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Waterfields 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 Waterfields, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Bikers Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2026 |
| Bargain Beers Plus Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| British Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Daydreams Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Boars Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Waterfields
What is Waterfields's food hygiene rating?
Waterfields has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Waterfields 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 Waterfields last inspected?
Waterfields was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 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 Waterfields?
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 Waterfields 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 Waterfields is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Waterfields 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Waterfields is one of 48 rated food businesses in Thatto Heath. See every hygiene rating in Thatto Heath →
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