Goals Soccer Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
Goals Soccer Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 August 2019, more than 6 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: Goals, 151 Park Lane, Netherton, L30 1RW
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Goals Soccer Centre sits behind roughly 1,796 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ← Goals Soccer Centre | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Goals Soccer Centre 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 Goals Soccer Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell A Bevvy Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Bakers Dozen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| A Tyrey Produce (Within Parfetts) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
| Abbey Groceries Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2020 |
| Aintree Racecourse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bootle Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Marian Square Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about Goals Soccer Centre
What is Goals Soccer Centre's food hygiene rating?
Goals Soccer Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 12 August 2019.
Is Goals Soccer Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Goals Soccer Centre last inspected?
Goals Soccer Centre was last inspected on 12 August 2019, more than 6 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 Goals Soccer Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Goals Soccer Centre compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Goals Soccer Centre holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Goals Soccer Centre 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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