Food hygiene ratings in Sefton
Sefton inspects and rates 2,383 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,148 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 235 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Sefton
Standards here are high: 84% of rated businesses in Sefton hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 32 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,813 | 84% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 220 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Sefton
Food hygiene ratings for each town Sefton inspects.
Recently inspected in Sefton
The most recent inspections published by Sefton, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash-Croft House | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Habla Bilingual Day Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Home Bargains | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Royal Birkdale Golf Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Ladygreen Nurseries | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| The Good Catch | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Tikka Bros | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Harbour Cafe Bar | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Pennyline | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Early Learners Day Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Ritual and Roast Coffee | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Wild N Bee | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Sefton
The lowest-rated food businesses in Sefton are listed below. 15 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Eaza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 July 2026 |
| Polski Chata | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 July 2026 |
| Euro Market | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 June 2026 |
| Crosby Kebab House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 May 2026 |
| Madam P African Shop | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| Ranchers Chicken and Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| Pablo Trap Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 April 2026 |
| PSD Sports Lounge | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 December 2025 |
| Shante/Novelle Desserts | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 November 2025 |
| Bury Mini Market | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 October 2025 |
| Mamma Mia Esfihas & Pizza Ltd | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 August 2025 |
| Go Local | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 June 2025 |
| Strand News | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2025 |
| Sana Mini Market | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 February 2025 |
| All in One | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about food hygiene in Sefton
How many food businesses does Sefton rate?
Sefton publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,383 businesses, of which 2,148 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Sefton?
84% of rated businesses in Sefton hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Sefton have a bad hygiene rating?
32 food businesses in Sefton hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 15 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Sefton?
Environmental health officers employed by Sefton carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Sefton
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 113 Sussex Road 5 - Very good
- 121 in the Community 5 - Very good
- 1st Steps 5 - Very good
- 1st Stop 5 - Very good
- 2nd Wife 5 - Very good
- 48 Bakes 5 - Very good
- 5 Fifty catering 5 - Very good
- 57 Orient Takeaway 5 - Very good
- 600 Degrees 5 - Very good
- 600 Degrees 5 - Very good
- @No.4 5 - Very good
- A & D Cassidy 5 - Very good
- A Gillion (Cooked Meats) Ltd 5 - Very good
- A Great Little Place - Atkinson 5 - Very good
- A Tyrey Produce (Within Parfetts) 5 - Very good
- Abbegale Lodge 5 - Very good
- Abbendon Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Abbey Groceries Ltd 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Brows Lodge & Milverton 5 - Very good
- Abbotsbury 5 - Very good
- Abingdon Residential Home 5 - Very good
- Acacia Court Rest Home 5 - Very good
- Acre View Primary School 5 - Very good
- Adelphi Hotel 5 - Very good
- ADM Meats Ltd 5 - Very good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- Adventure Coast Southport 5 - Very good
- African and Caribbean Food Store 5 - Very good
- Afton Lodge Rest Home 5 - Very good
- Aimee's Sweet Corner 5 - Very good
- Ainsdale Cricket Club 5 - Very good
- Ainsdale Lunch and Leisure 5 - Very good
- Ainsdale Pasta & Pizzeria 5 - Very good
- Ainsdale St John's C of E Primary School 5 - Very good
- Aintree Davenhill Primary School 5 - Very good
- Aintree Kidz Limited 5 - Very good
- Aintree Lane (Respite) 5 - Very good
- Aintree Racecourse 5 - Very good
- Ajab Gajab Cafe 5 - Very good
- Albany Oasis 5 - Very good
- Albert & Victoria Hotel 5 - Very good
- Albion Hotel 5 - Very good
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Store 5 - Very good
- Aldi Store Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alexanders Sandwich Bar 5 - Very good
- Alexandra Hotel 5 - Very good
- Alexandra's 5 - Very good
- Ali Bakes Crosby 5 - Very good
- Alive Coffee Co 5 - Very good
- All about the Rolls 5 - Very good
- All Budget Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- All Days Bootle Go Local 5 - Very good
- All Saints Catholic Primary School (Mellors Catering) 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-02. Browse all UK councils →