Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Starting Gate food hygiene rating
The Starting Gate
The Starting Gate
129 Chain Lane
St Helens
WA11 9HB Inspected 9 February 2026
129 Chain Lane
St Helens
WA11 9HB Inspected 9 February 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by St Helens
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Starting Gate in St Helens currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 9 February 2026. The Starting Gate is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at The Starting Gate, 129 Chain Lane, St Helens, WA11 9HB.
- Business name
- The Starting Gate
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- St Helens
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 9 February 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1495854
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
9 February 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Starting Gate.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 February 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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