Donmario food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · St Helens
Donmario holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Donmario was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 5% of rated food businesses in St Helens score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all St Helens ratings →
Address: 131 Higher Parr Street, St Helens, WA9 1DA
How this rating has changed
Donmario was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in St Helens
A 1 is rare: only 22 of 1,286 rated places in St Helens score this low, about one in 58. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 927 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ← Donmario | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 85 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Donmario the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Donmario, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipmunk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Draper House Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| All-American Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Dim Sum Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Aramark Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Allanson Street School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Cafe Millais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Ba'Bursi Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
Questions about Donmario
What is Donmario's food hygiene rating?
Donmario has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by St Helens Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Donmario safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Donmario last inspected?
Donmario was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month 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 Donmario?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Donmario compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,286 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, while Donmario holds a 1. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Donmario 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at St Helens, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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