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Sefton Food Hygiene Ratings
Browse official food hygiene ratings for 2,376 food businesses in Sefton. 75% are rated 5 (Very Good) and 0% are rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). The average rating across the area is 4.77 out of 5.
2,376food businesses rated
75%rated 5 (Very Good)
0%rated 0 (Urgent)
4.77average rating (out of 5)
Rating distribution in Sefton
Very Good1,788
Good223
Generally Satisfactory83
Improvement Necessary17
Major Improvement Necessary14
Urgent Improvement Necessary0
Food businesses in Sefton by type
| Business type | Businesses | Rated 5 | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 547 | 275 (50%) | 4.47 |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 528 | 438 (83%) | 4.83 |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 272 | 164 (60%) | 4.47 |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 | 222 (87%) | 4.89 |
| Other catering premises | 230 | 193 (84%) | 4.97 |
| Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 211 | 199 (94%) | 4.96 |
| School/college/university | 123 | 114 (93%) | 4.95 |
| Mobile caterer | 83 | 69 (83%) | 4.96 |
| Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 68 | 62 (91%) | 4.88 |
| Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 37 | 37 (100%) | 5 |
| Manufacturers/packers | 11 | 10 (91%) | 5 |
| Distributors/Transporters | 5 | 2 (40%) | 5 |
| Farmers/growers | 4 | 2 (50%) | 5 |
| Importers/Exporters | 2 | 1 (50%) | 5 |
Top-rated food businesses in Sefton
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
1Pressed
Crosby
Farmers/growers
25 Fifty catering
Litherland
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
3Elefante Cafe
Crosby
Takeaway/sandwich shop
4Stir and Scurry
Formby
Pub/bar/nightclub
5The Thatch and Thistle
Southport
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
6Mornington Road Centre
Southport
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
7Avalon Care Home
Southport
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
8Early Days Nursery
Formby
Lowest-rated food businesses in Sefton
A low rating reflects the last published inspection and standards can change at the next visit.
Retailers - other
Madam P African Shop
Bootle
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Ranchers
Bootle
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Pablo
Bootle
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Phone A Meal
Formby
Retailers - other
Churchtown Deli Ltd
Southport
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
PSD Sports Lounge
Bootle
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Shante/Novelle Desserts
Waterloo
Retailers - other
Bury Mini Market
Birkdale
All food businesses in Sefton
Showing 2,376 rated and listed food businesses — page 42 of 48.
| Business | Type | Location | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK News and Food | Retailers - other | Bootle | Generally Satisfactory. | 15 August 2025 |
| Sandbrook Food & Wine | Retailers - other | Ainsdale | Generally Satisfactory. | 6 August 2025 |
| The Corner Shop | Retailers - other | Waterloo | Generally Satisfactory. | 30 July 2025 |
| Ocean Fry | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Litherland | Generally Satisfactory. | 15 July 2025 |
| Hart Street News | Retailers - other | Southport | Generally Satisfactory. | 26 June 2025 |
| Pizza Zone | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bootle | Generally Satisfactory. | 12 June 2025 |
| Sams | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Litherland | Generally Satisfactory. | 12 June 2025 |
| Lucky Star Fish & Chips | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Seaforth | Generally Satisfactory. | 11 June 2025 |
| News Factor | Retailers - other | Bootle | Generally Satisfactory. | 3 June 2025 |
| Murphy's News | Retailers - other | Waterloo | Generally Satisfactory. | 28 May 2025 |
| ABC Global Store | Retailers - other | Bootle | Generally Satisfactory. | 28 May 2025 |
| Local Hub | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Bootle | Generally Satisfactory. | 21 May 2025 |
| The Hightown Inn | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Hightown | Generally Satisfactory. | 8 May 2025 |
| NEK Mini Mart | Retailers - other | Aintree | Generally Satisfactory. | 30 April 2025 |
| Wok House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bootle | Generally Satisfactory. | 30 April 2025 |
| Baltic Supermarket | Retailers - other | Southport | Generally Satisfactory. | 30 April 2025 |
| The Oldy Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | Netherton | Generally Satisfactory. | 22 April 2025 |
| The Crescent Local | Retailers - other | Bootle | Generally Satisfactory. | 8 April 2025 |
| May Bo | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Maghull | Generally Satisfactory. | 25 March 2025 |
| Activity for All CIC | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bootle | Generally Satisfactory. | 24 March 2025 |
| Il Fornino | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bootle | Generally Satisfactory. | 19 March 2025 |
| Laksa - M News & Wine | Retailers - other | Seaforth | Generally Satisfactory. | 12 March 2025 |
| Mr Chippy | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Waterloo | Generally Satisfactory. | 12 March 2025 |
| Famous Blue Star | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Maghull | Generally Satisfactory. | 10 March 2025 |
| Spice Xpress | Retailers - other | Southport | Generally Satisfactory. | 18 February 2025 |
| La Scala | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Litherland | Generally Satisfactory. | 12 February 2025 |
| BigBites | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Waterloo | Generally Satisfactory. | 30 January 2025 |
| S & J Wines | Retailers - other | Seaforth | Generally Satisfactory. | 22 January 2025 |
| Valerio & Costa Portuguese Deli | Retailers - other | Southport | Generally Satisfactory. | 17 December 2024 |
| Melling Fish Bar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Melling | Generally Satisfactory. | 12 December 2024 |
| Target Food Store | Retailers - other | Netherton | Generally Satisfactory. | 2 December 2024 |
| Rancho Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Crosby | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Waterloo | Generally Satisfactory. | 12 November 2024 |
| Sams Fish & Chips | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Seaforth | Generally Satisfactory. | 6 November 2024 |
| All In One Convenience Store | Retailers - other | Maghull | Generally Satisfactory. | 30 September 2024 |
| Xen News | Retailers - other | Litherland | Generally Satisfactory. | 24 September 2024 |
| The Local | Retailers - other | Bootle | Generally Satisfactory. | 18 September 2024 |
| Hollys Mini Mart | Retailers - other | Birkdale | Generally Satisfactory. | 18 September 2024 |
| Sonning Supermarket | Retailers - other | Litherland | Generally Satisfactory. | 5 September 2024 |
| Careys Discount Store | Retailers - other | Bootle | Generally Satisfactory. | 1 August 2024 |
| Bargain Saver | Retailers - other | Southport | Generally Satisfactory. | 19 June 2024 |
| Ainsdale Super Store | Retailers - other | Ainsdale | Generally Satisfactory. | 13 June 2024 |
| Park Lane Filling Station | Retailers - other | Netherton | Generally Satisfactory. | 14 May 2024 |
| Brownmoor Express | Retailers - other | Crosby | Generally Satisfactory. | 9 May 2024 |
| All In One Express | Retailers - other | Maghull | Generally Satisfactory. | 3 May 2024 |
| Linacre Local | Retailers - other | Bootle | Improvement Necessary. | 23 March 2026 |
| Mirch Massala | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Waterloo | Improvement Necessary. | 17 March 2026 |
| Dukes Bar & Bistro | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Ainsdale | Improvement Necessary. | 12 January 2026 |
| Hawthorne Wines | Retailers - other | Bootle | Improvement Necessary. | 11 November 2025 |
| Go Local (Realway Saver) | Retailers - other | Bootle | Improvement Necessary. | 19 September 2025 |
| Realway Saver | Retailers - other | Bootle | Improvement Necessary. | 18 September 2025 |
About Sefton
Food hygiene inspections in Sefton are carried out by the local authority in England. Ratings shown here come directly from the Food Standards Agency open data. To report a concern or query a rating, contact the authority directly.
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