Caffe Dolce food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
Caffe Dolce 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
This is a fresh result: Caffe Dolce was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 409/411 Lord Street, Southport
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Caffe Dolce 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% | ← Caffe Dolce | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Caffe Dolce 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 Caffe Dolce, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrel and Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Antonio's Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Cafe 1821 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Burrata Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Animal Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Adelphi Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
Questions about Caffe Dolce
What is Caffe Dolce's food hygiene rating?
Caffe Dolce has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Caffe Dolce 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 Caffe Dolce last inspected?
Caffe Dolce was last inspected on 9 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 Caffe Dolce?
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 Caffe Dolce compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Caffe Dolce is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Caffe Dolce 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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