The Eagle and Child, Rainford

The Eagle and Child is a pub at 6 Church Road, Rainford, WA11 8HE. The Eagle and Child's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens council on 16 August 2023.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given 3 years ago
Address
6 Church Road
Rainford
WA11 8HE
Council
St Helens
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Eagle and Child’s food hygiene rating

The Eagle and Child's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.

We have checked The Eagle and Child's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.

The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.

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Questions about The Eagle and Child

What is the food hygiene rating at The Eagle and Child?

The Eagle and Child's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens council on 16 August 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Eagle and Child?

The Eagle and Child is at 6 Church Road, Rainford, WA11 8HE, in Rainford. St Helens council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Golden Lion, about 50 m away.

What pubs are near The Eagle and Child?

The closest pubs and bars to The Eagle and Child are The Golden Lion (50 m), Little Italy (250 m) and The Derby Arms Rainford (320 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Eagle and Child's hygiene rating up to date?

The Eagle and Child's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.

Source: The Eagle and Child on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, St Helens council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.