Sid's Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
Sid's Mart holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 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: 266 Church Road, Haydock, WA11 0LF
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Sid's Mart 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% | ← Sid's Mart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sid's Mart 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 Sid's Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Cardbucks Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 December 2024 |
| Booker Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Eurest - Sainsburys Haydock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Aimia Foods (Mobile) Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
Questions about Sid's Mart
What is Sid's Mart's food hygiene rating?
Sid's Mart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 21 August 2023.
Is Sid's Mart 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sid's Mart last inspected?
Sid's Mart was last inspected on 21 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 Sid's Mart?
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 Sid's Mart 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 Sid's Mart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Sid's Mart 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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