RAK Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
RAK Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 13 Union Street, Southport, PR9 0QF
How it compares in Sefton
That puts RAK Stores among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ← RAK Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 217 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At RAK Stores none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to RAK Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auberge Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Burrata Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Buttylicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Barrel and Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bayona Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Animal Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Baytrees Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2018 |
| Ann Slade Care Home Caring Premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about RAK Stores
What is RAK Stores's food hygiene rating?
RAK Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 23 April 2025.
Is RAK Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was RAK Stores last inspected?
RAK Stores was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at RAK Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does RAK Stores compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and RAK Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects RAK Stores and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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