Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd 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 16 February 2026, 4 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: 9 Central Square, Maghull, L31 0AE
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd 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% | ← Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd 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 Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| K & K Meats Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Furusato Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Lal Qila Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd
What is Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 16 February 2026.
Is Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd 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 Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd last inspected?
Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 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 Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd 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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