Star Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Helens
Star Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 March 2025, 16 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: Star Inn, Church Road, Rainford, WA11 8PX
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Star Inn sits behind roughly 911 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ← Star Inn | |
| 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 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 Star 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 Star Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Lane House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| 2 U Food Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 2 U Food Ltd LN70 ZMV Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| 2 U Food Ltd PE22 RYP Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| 2 U Food Ltd PE22 RYW Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| 2 U Food Ltd PE23 GTF Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| 2 U Food Ltd PE24 UKR Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| 2 U Food Ltd PE24 UMV Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Star Inn
What is Star Inn's food hygiene rating?
Star Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Star Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Star Inn last inspected?
Star Inn was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 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 Star 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Star 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, while Star Inn holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Star 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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