Formby Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Formby Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 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: 46 Church Road, Formby, L37 3NF
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Formby Local sits behind roughly 1,796 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 217 | 10% | ← Formby Local | |
| 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 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 Formby Local 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 Formby Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| No 6 Wine Bar and Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Don Luigi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Suay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| N&N Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Ajab Gajab Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Formby Day Nursery Caring Premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Formby Local
What is Formby Local's food hygiene rating?
Formby Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Formby Local safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Formby Local last inspected?
Formby Local was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 Formby Local?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Formby Local compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Formby Local holds a 4. 217 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Formby Local 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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