The Marsh Harrier food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
The Marsh Harrier holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2025, 8 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: Fylde Road, Southport, PR9 9XP
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Marsh Harrier 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% | ← The Marsh Harrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Marsh Harrier 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 The Marsh Harrier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Road Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Arthurs of Churchtown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Burgess Manor Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Churchtown Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2018 |
| Botanic Gardens Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Botanic Road Fine Chocolate Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2021 |
| Bold Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Chase Heys Resource Centre Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about The Marsh Harrier
What is The Marsh Harrier's food hygiene rating?
The Marsh Harrier has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 11 November 2025.
Is The Marsh Harrier 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Marsh Harrier last inspected?
The Marsh Harrier was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 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 The Marsh Harrier?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Marsh Harrier compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Marsh Harrier is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Marsh Harrier 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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