News Factor food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
News Factor holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 June 2025, 13 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: 317c New Strand The Esplanade, Bootle, L20 4SP
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so News Factor sits behind roughly 2,012 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ← News Factor | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 News Factor 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 News Factor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2019 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Auroras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bootle Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Abbegale Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Afton Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about News Factor
What is News Factor's food hygiene rating?
News Factor has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sefton Council on 3 June 2025.
Is News Factor safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was News Factor last inspected?
News Factor was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 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 News Factor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does News Factor compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while News Factor holds a 3. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects News Factor 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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