The Sailings food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sefton
The Sailings holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 June 2025, 13 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: Alexandra Road, Southport, PR9 9HD
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Sailings 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 Sailings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sailings 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 Sailings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Residential Home Caring Premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Balmoral Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2020 |
| Benridge Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| 2nd Wife Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Baytrees Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2018 |
| Abbotsbury Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bowden Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Acacia Court Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about The Sailings
What is The Sailings's food hygiene rating?
The Sailings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 3 June 2025.
Is The Sailings 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sailings last inspected?
The Sailings was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 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 The Sailings?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sailings compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Sailings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Sailings 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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