Westminster Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
Westminster Tea Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2026, 3 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: 165 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1PF
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Westminster Tea Rooms 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% | ← Westminster Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Westminster Tea Rooms 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 Westminster Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banff Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Avenue Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2018 |
| Carlton Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Cake Corner t/a Brunch N' Bagel Other catering premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Antonio's Ice Cream Shop Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| 600 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Blackhurst Butchers Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Byng House Caring Premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Westminster Tea Rooms
What is Westminster Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Westminster Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Westminster Tea Rooms 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Westminster Tea Rooms last inspected?
Westminster Tea Rooms was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 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 Westminster Tea Rooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Westminster Tea Rooms compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Westminster Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Westminster Tea Rooms 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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