The Elephant

Thatto Heath

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 21 April 2026 by St Helens.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Elephant, from October 2019 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2019 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Elephant.

Food hygiene rating history for The Elephant
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
2 October 2019	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
21 April 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Elephant in Thatto Heath has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Elephant Hotel,
30 Elephant Lane,
Thatto Heath,
WA9 5QW

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Elephant. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Elephant?

Food hygiene at The Elephant is inspected by St Helens, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.sthelens.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Elephant

What is The Elephant’s food hygiene rating?

The Elephant has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 21 April 2026.

When was The Elephant last inspected?

The Elephant was last inspected by St Helens on 21 April 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.