Food hygiene ratings in Birkdale
There are 119 food businesses in Birkdale with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Sefton Council. A further 8 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Birkdale
86% of rated businesses in Birkdale hold the top score of 5, and 97% hold a 4 or better. 2 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Sefton as a whole, 84% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Birkdale is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 96 | 86% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 11% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Birkdale
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Bury Mini Market Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 October 2025 |
| A & F Enterprises Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 July 2024 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Birkdale
How many food businesses in Birkdale have a hygiene rating?
119 food businesses in Birkdale have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Sefton Council. 111 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Birkdale?
86% of rated businesses in Birkdale hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Birkdale?
2 food businesses in Birkdale hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Birkdale?
Environmental health officers at Sefton Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Sefton
Food businesses in Birkdale
- 121 in the Community 5 - Very good
- 57 Orient Takeaway 5 - Very good
- 600 Degrees 5 - Very good
- @No.4 5 - Very good
- A & F Enterprises 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Ainsdale Pasta & Pizzeria 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bargain Booze Exempt
- Barrique 5 - Very good
- Birkdale Cheese Centre 5 - Very good
- Birkdale Conservative Club 5 - Very good
- Birkdale Food Pantry 5 - Very good
- Birkdale Health Store 5 - Very good
- Birkdale High School 5 - Very good
- Birkdale Labour Club 5 - Very good
- Birkdale Park Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Birkdale Primary School 5 - Very good
- Birkdale Tandoori 4 - Good
- Birkdale Tower Lodge 5 - Very good
- Birkdale Village Care Home 5 - Very good
- Birkdale Wines 4 - Good
- Birkers Bar and Grill 5 - Very good
- Bistrot Verite 5 - Very good
- Bury Mini Market 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport 5 - Very good
- Cafe Bar N'ista 5 - Very good
- Cake Corner 5 - Very good
- Carlton Tennis Club 5 - Very good
- Chews Noodle Bar 4 - Good
- Christ The King High School and 6th Form Centre 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.