Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20 was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 284 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3ER
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20 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% | ← Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20 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 Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2019 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Bootle Library Other catering premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Auroras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bootle Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Abbegale Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Albion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20
What is Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20's food hygiene rating?
Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20 last inspected?
Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20 was last inspected on 19 May 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 Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20 compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Tops Pizza – Liverpool L20 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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