Food hygiene ratings in Sefton
Sefton inspects and rates 2,393 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,128 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 265 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. 33 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delizzis | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Kids Planet Hoghton House | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Nostalgia Tea Rooms | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Bright Days | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Cakes by Louisa Marie | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| DD Shop | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Sam Thai Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Edge Hall | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Crumbs & Grind Co Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Bee Troop Community Apiary | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Langberrys Limited (T/A Langberrys) | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 1 July 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| Pablo Trap Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 April 2026 |
| Phone A Meal | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| Churchtown Deli Ltd | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 February 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 |
| Cleopatra Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 July 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 2,393 businesses, of which 2,128 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?
33 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
- 1894 Bar & Bistro 4 - Good
- 1st Steps 5 - Very good
- 1st Stop 5 - Very good
- 2latte Cafe 4 - 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
- Active Minds Day Centre and Social Club 4 - Good
- Adelphi Hotel 5 - Very good
- Aden Gulf News 4 - 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 Conservative Club 4 - 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
- Alba Restaurant & Bar 5 - Very good
- Albany Oasis 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
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-08. Browse all UK councils →