Costcutters food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Costcutters holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 12 January 2026, 6 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: 128 Cemetery Road, Southport, PR8 5EG
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutters 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 | 216 | 10% | ← Costcutters | |
| 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 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 Costcutters 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 Costcutters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autism Initiatives Caring Premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| 57 Orient Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Bluto's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Cantinho de Lisboa Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Birkdale Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Birkdale Health Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Barrique Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bill Rimmer's Cafe and Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
Questions about Costcutters
What is Costcutters's food hygiene rating?
Costcutters has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Costcutters 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costcutters last inspected?
Costcutters was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 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 Costcutters?
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 Costcutters compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutters holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Costcutters 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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