Amans food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Helens
Amans holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 March 2026, 3 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: 61 High Street, Newton le Willows, WA12 9SL
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Amans 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% | ← Amans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Amans 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 Amans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goya Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Fika Coffee and Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Drinkworthy Ltd Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Fishician Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Fika Coffee and Home (catering premises) Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Esso Shop and Drive Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Bean On Board Plate 18 Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Amans
What is Amans's food hygiene rating?
Amans has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 21 March 2026.
Is Amans 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Amans last inspected?
Amans was last inspected on 21 March 2026, 3 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 Amans?
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 Amans 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 Amans is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Amans 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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