Sunbeam Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Helens
Sunbeam Hotel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 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: Sunbeam Hotel, Old Wargrave Road, Newton le Willows, WA12 8LU
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Sunbeam Hotel sits behind roughly 1,111 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ← Sunbeam Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Aros Kitchen Franchise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Coated Takeaway/sandwich shop | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| City Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| 360 Grocery Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Aroma Coffee and Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Cafe Meowise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
Questions about Sunbeam Hotel
What is Sunbeam Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Sunbeam Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by St Helens Council on 5 July 2024.
Is Sunbeam Hotel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sunbeam Hotel last inspected?
Sunbeam Hotel was last inspected on 5 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 Sunbeam Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam Hotel holds a 3. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Sunbeam 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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