The George Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Helens
The George Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 30 March 2017, more than 9 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: The George, 8 George Street, St Helens, WA10 1BU
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The George Hotel 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% | ← The George Hotel | |
| 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 The George Hotel 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 The George Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Masonic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Ba'Bursi Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cafe Millais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Aramark Other catering premises | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Brasserie Chalon Pub/bar/nightclub | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| 36 Bridge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about The George Hotel
What is The George Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The George Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 30 March 2017.
Is The George Hotel 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The George Hotel last inspected?
The George Hotel was last inspected on 30 March 2017, more than 9 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 The George Hotel?
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 The George Hotel 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 The George Hotel holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects The George Hotel 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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