Arthurs of Churchtown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
Arthurs of Churchtown holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Arthurs of Churchtown was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 147 Cambridge Road, Southport, PR9 7LN
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Arthurs of Churchtown 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% | ← Arthurs of Churchtown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 265 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Arthurs of Churchtown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Road Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bold Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Botanic Road Fine Chocolate Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2021 |
| Botanic Gardens Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Chase Heys Resource Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy and Stone - Brunlees Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Burgess Manor Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Buttons at Bishop David Sheppard School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
Questions about Arthurs of Churchtown
What is Arthurs of Churchtown's food hygiene rating?
Arthurs of Churchtown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Arthurs of Churchtown 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Arthurs of Churchtown last inspected?
Arthurs of Churchtown was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
How does Arthurs of Churchtown compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Arthurs of Churchtown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Arthurs of Churchtown 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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Arthurs of Churchtown is one of 656 rated food businesses in Southport. See every hygiene rating in Southport →
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