AIMIA Foods Canteen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Helens
AIMIA Foods Canteen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 February 2026, 4 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: Staff Canteen Aimia Foods, Penny Lane, Haydock, WA11 0QZ
How it compares in St Helens
That puts AIMIA Foods Canteen 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% | ← AIMIA Foods Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 AIMIA Foods Canteen 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 AIMIA Foods Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aimia Foods (Mobile) Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Eurest - Sainsburys Haydock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Booker Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Dine Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about AIMIA Foods Canteen
What is AIMIA Foods Canteen's food hygiene rating?
AIMIA Foods Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 16 February 2026.
Is AIMIA Foods Canteen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was AIMIA Foods Canteen last inspected?
AIMIA Foods Canteen was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 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 AIMIA Foods Canteen?
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 AIMIA Foods Canteen 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 AIMIA Foods Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects AIMIA Foods Canteen 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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