NEW food hygiene ratings have been given to nine food establishments across St Helens, ranging from scores of two to five.

From a score of zero to five, food hygiene ratings are given to food handling businesses after an inspection has assessed how well they comply with food safety laws.

The rating reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of the inspection by the local authority.

Here are a selection of restaurants, cafes, and pubs that have been inspected and had their reports published over the past two months.

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Algrante's Coffee Shop

Algrante's Coffee Shop, on Four Acre Lane in Clock Face, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on January 9.

The coffee shop's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

The Game Bird

The Game Bird, on the East Lancs Road in Eccleston, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on January 3.

This is a big jump from the restaurant's previous rating of two-out-five in November, with inspectors noting that the business' hygienic food handling and management of food safety was as "Good".

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

Newton Fish Bar

Newton Fish Bar, on Crown Street in Newton-le-Willows, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 7.

The chippy's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Generally satisfactory".

Riddling Rack

Riddling Rack, on High Street in Newton-le-Willows, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 30.

The cafe and wine bar's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut, on St Helens Linkway, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 29.

The restaurant's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

La Casa Vieja

La Casa Vieja, on Bickerstaffe Street in St Helens town centre, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 16.

The restaurant's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

Mr Chan's

Mr Chan's, on North Road in St Helens town centre, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 14.

The Chinese restaurant and takeaway's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

The New Era Greeks

The New Era Greeks, on North Road in St Helens town centre, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 14.

The Greek restaurant's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

Sabroso

Sabroso, on George Street in St Helens town centre, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 16.

The Tex Mex takeaway's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

Park Road Cafe

Park Road Cafe, on Park Road in Blackbrook, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 21.

The cafe's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

Billinge Arms

The Billinge Arms, on Main Street in Billinge, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 15.

The pub restaurant's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

Black Horse Inn

The Black Horse Inn, on Rainhill Road in Rainhill, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 21.

The pub restaurant's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

Nine Arches

The Nine Arches, on Legh Street in Earlestown, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 14.

The pub restaurant's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

Tanan's Fish & Chips

Tanan Fish & Chips, on Westfield Street in St Helens town centre, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 28.

The chippy's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

Fishician

Fishician, on High Street in Newton-le-Willows, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 23.

The chippy's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

Bombai Kitchen

Bombai Kitchen, on Earle Street in Earlestown, was given a four-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on December 5

The Indian takeaway's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Generally satisfactory".

Billinge Spice

Billinge Spice, on Main Street in Billinge, was given a four-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 15.

This is a big jump from the Indian takeaway's previous score of two in October, with inspectors noting that the business' hygienic food handling was rated as "Generally satisfactory".

Inspectors also found that the business' management of food safety and cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

Coffee & Crystals

Coffee & Crystals, on Westfield Street in St Helens town centre, was given a four-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 15.

The cafe's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Generally satisfactory".

Sunlight Fusion

Sunlight Fusion, on Peckers Hill Road in Sutton, was given a three-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 8.

The Indian takeaway's hygienic food handling was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the business' management of food safety and the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".

Just Wings

Just Wings, on Ormskirk Street in St Helens town centre, was given a three-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 17.

The takeaway's hygienic food handling was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors found that the business' management of food safety and cleanliness and condition of the building was "Generally satisfactory".

Ranjha's

Ranjha's, on Corporation Street in St Helens town centre, was given a three-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 21.

The Indian takeaway's hygienic food handling was rated as "Good" in the inspection.

Inspectors found that the business' management of food safety and cleanliness and condition of the building was "Generally satisfactory".

Dragon Takeaway

Dragon Takeaway, on Wargrave Road in Newton-le-Willows, was given a three-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 14.

The Chinese takeway's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Generally satisfactory" in the inspection.

Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Generally satisfactory".

Crumpets 

Crumpets cafe, on Market Street in Earlestown, was given a two-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on December 5.

The cafe's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Generally satisfactory" in the inspection.

Inspectors found that the cleanliness and condition of the building needed improvement.

Broad Oak Sandwich Bar

Broad Oak Sandwich Bar, on Broad Oak Road in Parr, was given a two-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 30.

The cafe's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Generally satisfactory" in the inspection.

Inspectors found that the cleanliness and condition of the building needed improvement.

Pixis

Pixis, on North Road in St Helens, was given a two-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on November 30.

The Carribbean restaurant and takeaway's management of food safety was rated as "Generally satisfactory" in the inspection.

Inspectors found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was also "Generally satisfactory" but the business' hygienic food handling needs improvement.