Horse & Jockey food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
Horse & Jockey holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Horse & Jockey was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Sefton score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Sefton ratings →
Address: Horse And Jockey, Waddicar Lane, Melling, L31 1DU
How this rating has changed
Horse & Jockey was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Horse & Jockey sits behind roughly 1,813 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,813 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 220 | 10% | ← Horse & Jockey | |
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 235 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 Horse & Jockey 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 Horse & Jockey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Bootle Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bailey Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Cherry Cottage Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Blue Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Horse & Jockey
What is Horse & Jockey's food hygiene rating?
Horse & Jockey has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 28 July 2026.
Is Horse & Jockey 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Horse & Jockey last inspected?
Horse & Jockey was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month 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 Horse & Jockey?
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 Horse & Jockey compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,148 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Horse & Jockey holds a 4. 220 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Horse & Jockey 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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Understanding this rating
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Horse & Jockey is one of 15 rated food businesses in Melling. See every hygiene rating in Melling →
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