The Workshop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
The Workshop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Holy Trinity Church, Rosemary Lane, Formby, L37 3HA
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Workshop 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% | ← The Workshop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Workshop 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 The Workshop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossoms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Geees' Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Formby Grill House and Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Francini Cafe de Colombia Liverpool LLP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Formby Pool Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Formby shop *Formby convenience store Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| SageHouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about The Workshop
What is The Workshop's food hygiene rating?
The Workshop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 26 May 2021.
Is The Workshop 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Workshop last inspected?
The Workshop was last inspected on 26 May 2021, more than 5 years 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 The Workshop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Workshop compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Workshop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Workshop 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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