Food hygiene ratings in St Helens
Our data holds 1,371 food businesses in St Helens, rated between 2017-03-30 and 2026-08-17. 67.6% (927) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 61 (4.4%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places St Helens 214th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in St Helens
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 927 | 67.6% |
| 4 (good) | 191 | 13.9% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 104 | 7.6% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 38 | 2.8% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 22 | 1.6% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 68 | 5% |
| Exempt | 20 | 1.5% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 303 | 54.8% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 | 71% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 183 | 34.4% |
| Other catering premises | 177 | 87% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 | 64.1% |
| Caring Premises | 111 | 86.5% |
| Mobile caterer | 95 | 78.9% |
| School/college/university | 88 | 94.3% |
Food businesses rated per month in St Helens
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in St Helens
The 20 most recent of 61. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everydayz | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-16 | Retailers - other | WA9 5EP |
| Mei's Garden Chinese Takeaway | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-16 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | L35 8LD |
| Premier | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-16 | Retailers - other | WA9 5QW |
| Donmario | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-14 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | WA9 1DA |
| Sea Breeze Fish Bar | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-09 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | WA9 4EY |
| Piano Cafe | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-30 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | WA10 1RX |
| Jills Fish and Chips | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-18 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | WA9 1DP |
| Bobs General Store | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-15 | Retailers - other | WA9 4BH |
| FFC | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-02 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | WA10 5JW |
| Gardi Pizza | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-21 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | WA12 9BW |
| Wok's Crackin | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-08 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | WA11 0LA |
| Fir Street Express | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-04 | Retailers - other | WA10 3RA |
| Tank | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-27 | Pub/bar/nightclub | WA10 1QA |
| Station Groceries | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-05 | Retailers - other | WA10 2RS |
| Brothers Kitchen | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-04 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | WA9 3QL |
| Leo’s Restaurant Bar and Grill | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-03 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | WA11 0QW |
| Caffe Nero | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-02-27 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | WA10 1BQ |
| A + Pizza | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-02-24 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | WA9 4PS |
| The Crusty Cob | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-19 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | WA12 9YY |
| Best One Plus | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-18 | Retailers - other | WA10 1LH |
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Questions about St Helens
How many food businesses in St Helens are rated 5 (very good)?
927 of 1,371 food businesses in St Helens (67.6%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-17.
Which food businesses in St Helens are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
61 food businesses in St Helens are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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