St Paul's Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
St Paul's Church holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 5 March 2024, 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: St Pauls Church Hall, Sonning Avenue, Litherland, L21 9JZ
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so St Paul's Church 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 | 217 | 10% | ← St Paul's Church | |
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 St Paul's Church 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 St Paul's Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Fifty catering Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Aminata Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Canal Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Bema's Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Bridge Road News & Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| 1st Steps Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Cambridge Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Another Coffee Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about St Paul's Church
What is St Paul's Church's food hygiene rating?
St Paul's Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 5 March 2024.
Is St Paul's Church 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Paul's Church last inspected?
St Paul's Church was last inspected on 5 March 2024, 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 St Paul's Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Paul's Church compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while St Paul's Church holds a 4. 217 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects St Paul's Church 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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