The Thatch and Thistle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
The Thatch and Thistle 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: The Thatch and Thistle was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 147 Norwood Road, Southport, PR8 6EF
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Thatch and Thistle 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 Thatch and Thistle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thatch and Thistle 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 Thatch and Thistle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherubs Day Nursery Caring Premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2022 |
| BP Town Lane Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bispham Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Casey’s Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| 113 Sussex Road Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Ashdown Close Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about The Thatch and Thistle
What is The Thatch and Thistle's food hygiene rating?
The Thatch and Thistle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 4 June 2026.
Is The Thatch and Thistle 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 The Thatch and Thistle last inspected?
The Thatch and Thistle was last inspected on 4 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 The Thatch and Thistle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Thatch and Thistle compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Thatch and Thistle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Thatch and Thistle 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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