Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Helens
Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill 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 25 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: Eccleston Arms Bar And Grill, 156 Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3TU
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill 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% | ← Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill 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 Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Daydreams Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Blossom Tree Pre School Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 December 2024 |
| British Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
Questions about Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill
What is Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill's food hygiene rating?
Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill 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 Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill last inspected?
Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill was last inspected on 25 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 Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill 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 Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill 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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