Clock Face Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
Clock Face Convenience Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 19 June 2025, 12 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: 466-468 Clock Face Road, Clock Face, WA9 4UA
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Clock Face Convenience Store 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% | ← Clock Face Convenience Store | |
| 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 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 Clock Face Convenience Store 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 Clock Face Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Face Labour & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Clock Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Clock Face Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
Questions about Clock Face Convenience Store
What is Clock Face Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Clock Face Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by St Helens Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Clock Face Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Clock Face Convenience Store last inspected?
Clock Face Convenience Store was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 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 Clock Face Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Clock Face Convenience Store 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 Clock Face Convenience Store holds a 3. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Clock Face Convenience Store 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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