Griffin Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Helens
Griffin Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 August 2023, 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: The Griffin Inn, 184 Warrington Road, Bold Heath, WA8 3XT
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Griffin Inn 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% | ← Griffin Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Griffin Inn 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 Griffin Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace of Hearts Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Everglades Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Clock Face Labour & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Cinnamon Coffee and Deli Bar Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Eight Towers Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Clock Face Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Funky Monkeys Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Griffin Inn
What is Griffin Inn's food hygiene rating?
Griffin Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 9 August 2023.
Is Griffin Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Griffin Inn last inspected?
Griffin Inn was last inspected on 9 August 2023, 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 Griffin Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Griffin Inn 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 Griffin Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Griffin Inn 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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