Sahara Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
Sahara Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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
This is a fresh result: Sahara Takeaway was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 74 Manchester Road, Southport, PR9 9BA
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Sahara Takeaway 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% | ← Sahara Takeaway | |
| 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 Sahara Takeaway 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 Sahara Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Wife Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Abingdon Residential Home Caring Premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Balmoral Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2020 |
| Baytrees Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2018 |
| Arden College School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ann Slade Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Benridge Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Sahara Takeaway
What is Sahara Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Sahara Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sefton Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Sahara Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Sahara Takeaway last inspected?
Sahara Takeaway was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Sahara Takeaway?
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 Sahara Takeaway compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Sahara Takeaway holds a 3. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Sahara Takeaway 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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