Food Safety in Rural South
247 establishments rated · 80.57% with 5 stars
Rural South (WA11) is home to 247 rated food establishments in the St. Helens area of St. Helens. An impressive 80.57% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Rural South vs St. Helens Average
% of establishments with given rating · St. Helens average across 3,106 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Rural South
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfield Independent Hospital Caring Premises · WA11 7RS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 2 | Higher Lane House Caring Premises · WA11 8BJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Bargain Booze Retailers - other · WA11 8HE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Aug 2023 |
| 4 | Eurest - Sainsburys Haydock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · WA11 9WB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Hadleys Takeaway/sandwich shop · WA11 8AE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 May 2025 |
| 6 | Aimia Foods (Mobile) Mobile caterer · WA11 0QZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Lyme House School/college/university · WA11 0XF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Asda Petrol Filling Station Retailers - other · WA11 9TL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Baked By Mandy Other catering premises · WA11 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 10 | Iceland Frozen Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · WA11 0QW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Sept 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Rural South
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
DJ Food and Wine WA11 9QA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 12 Feb 2025 |
The Oven Door WA11 9TP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 Feb 2026 |
Crazy Cupcake Kids WA11 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Other catering premises | 10 Jan 2025 |
Family Mart WA11 0QS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 19 Nov 2025 |
Epicurean WA11 0LF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 Oct 2025 |
Village Chippy WA11 8BT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 Jan 2026 |
Treasure of China WA11 7AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 Jan 2026 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
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