Sea Palace food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
Sea Palace holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: 127 Rufford Road, Southport, PR9 8HT
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Sea Palace 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% | ← Sea Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sea Palace 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 Sea Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Botanic Gardens Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Churchtown Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2018 |
| Cambridge Road Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| 51 Station Road Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2018 |
Questions about Sea Palace
What is Sea Palace's food hygiene rating?
Sea Palace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Sea Palace 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sea Palace last inspected?
Sea Palace was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 Sea Palace?
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 Sea Palace compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Sea Palace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Sea Palace 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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