Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sefton
Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 December 2025, 6 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: Litherland High School, Sterrix Lane, Litherland, L21 0DB
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School) 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% | ← Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School) 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 Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bootle Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| Amanda's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Marian Square Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Bell A Bevvy Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| 5 Fifty catering Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Bakers Dozen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School)
What is Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School)'s food hygiene rating?
Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School) last inspected?
Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School) was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 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 Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School)?
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 Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School) compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Litherland High School (inc. Litherland Moss Primary School) 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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