Sonning Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Sonning Supermarket holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 68-70 Sonning Avenue, Litherland, L21 6JZ
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Sonning Supermarket sits behind roughly 2,012 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ← Sonning Supermarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sonning Supermarket 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 Sonning Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bootle Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Everydayz Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Bernies Maghull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Butlers Bakery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Carters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Alba Restaurant & Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Chubby's BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Food For Thought Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about Sonning Supermarket
What is Sonning Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Sonning Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sefton Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Sonning Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sonning Supermarket last inspected?
Sonning Supermarket was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 Sonning Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sonning Supermarket compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Sonning Supermarket holds a 3. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Sonning Supermarket 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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