Woods Court food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · St Helens
Woods Court holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Woods Court was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Woods Court, Legh Street, Newton le Willows, WA12 9NE
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Woods Court 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% | ← Woods Court | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Woods Court 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 Woods Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Clem Warren Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Blue Tiffin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Earlestown Art Club and Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Cheers Premier Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2026 |
| Earlestown Premier Butchers Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cafe Meowise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Aroma Coffee and Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Woods Court
What is Woods Court's food hygiene rating?
Woods Court has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Woods Court 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woods Court last inspected?
Woods Court was last inspected on 22 May 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 Woods Court?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Woods Court 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 Woods Court is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Woods Court 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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Woods Court is one of 150 rated food businesses in Newton le Willows. See every hygiene rating in Newton le Willows →
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