Arong food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
Arong holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 14 January 2026, 5 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: 22 South Road, Waterloo, L22 5PQ
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Arong 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% | ← Arong | |
| 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 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 Arong 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 Arong, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| Chicago Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Chews Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Another Coffee Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Chy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Caz's Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| 1st Steps Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Arong
What is Arong's food hygiene rating?
Arong has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Arong 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Arong last inspected?
Arong was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Arong?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Arong compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Arong holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Arong 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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