Low Cost Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Low Cost Food & Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 17 October 2023, more than 2 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: 69 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 7BZ
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Low Cost Food & Wine 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% | ← Low Cost Food & Wine | |
| 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 Low Cost Food & Wine 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 Low Cost Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Budget Catering Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Afton Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Autism Initiative (Reg Care Ho Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Angels News and Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2020 |
| Abbegale Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Auroras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Atlantic Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
Questions about Low Cost Food & Wine
What is Low Cost Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Low Cost Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 17 October 2023.
Is Low Cost Food & Wine 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Low Cost Food & Wine last inspected?
Low Cost Food & Wine was last inspected on 17 October 2023, more than 2 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 Low Cost Food & Wine?
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 Low Cost Food & Wine compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Low Cost Food & Wine holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Low Cost Food & Wine 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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