1,386 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 72.2% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in St Helens are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,386 registered food businesses for St Helens. Of these, 1,297 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 72.2% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 17 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Haverty Precinct Ltd | WA12 8QZ | 1 | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Best One Plus | WA10 1LH | 1 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Crumpets | WA12 9BJ | 1 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Donmario | WA9 1DA | 1 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Earlestown Viaduct Sports and Social Club | WA12 9NU | 1 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Family Mart | WA11 0QS | 1 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Fir Street Express | WA10 3RA | 1 | Apr 04, 2026 |
| Go Local | WA9 3XL | 1 | Nov 09, 2025 |
| Longton Booze and News | L35 4LG | 1 | Feb 03, 2026 |
| Luigis | WA12 9BH | 1 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| M&S Late Shop | WA9 2EL | 1 | Feb 09, 2026 |
| Piano Cafe | WA10 1RX | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Premier - Sutton Road | WA9 3BN | 1 | Nov 09, 2025 |
| Saints News & General | WA9 2JJ | 1 | Jan 08, 2026 |
| The Crusty Cob | WA12 9YY | 1 | Feb 19, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 937 food businesses in St Helens with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 72.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in St Helens depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.