Blossoms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
Blossoms 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 15 April 2026, 2 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: 44 Brows Lane, Formby, L37 4ED
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Blossoms 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% | ← Blossoms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blossoms 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 Blossoms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geees' Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Formby Grill House and Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Formby Pool Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Francini Cafe de Colombia Liverpool LLP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Formby shop *Formby convenience store Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| SageHouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Cafe D'Art Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Blossoms
What is Blossoms's food hygiene rating?
Blossoms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Blossoms 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 Blossoms last inspected?
Blossoms was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 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 Blossoms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blossoms compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Blossoms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Blossoms 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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Blossoms is one of 148 rated food businesses in Formby. See every hygiene rating in Formby →
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