Shoots Delph Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
Shoots Delph Farm 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 19 November 2025, 7 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: Shoots Delph Farm Farmhouse, Birchley View, St Helens, WA11 7NU
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Shoots Delph Farm 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% | ← Shoots Delph Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Shoots Delph Farm 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 Shoots Delph Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchley St Mary's Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Carr Mill Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Birchley St Mary's Catholic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Billinge Chapel End Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Billinge Newsagents Ltd Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Billinge Chapel End Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Cafe Laziz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
Questions about Shoots Delph Farm
What is Shoots Delph Farm's food hygiene rating?
Shoots Delph Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Shoots Delph Farm 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 Shoots Delph Farm last inspected?
Shoots Delph Farm was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 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 Shoots Delph Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shoots Delph Farm 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 Shoots Delph Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Shoots Delph Farm 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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