Ascot Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sefton
Ascot Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 February 2026, 5 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: 38 Chambres Road, Southport, PR8 6JQ
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Ascot Lodge 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% | ← Ascot Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Ascot Lodge 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 Ascot Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autism Initiatives Caring Premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Cedar Grange Care Centre Caring Premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Abbendon Nursing Home Caring Premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| 1st Stop Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| 113 Sussex Road Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Asda Express Scarisbrick PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
Questions about Ascot Lodge
What is Ascot Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Ascot Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Ascot Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ascot Lodge last inspected?
Ascot Lodge was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 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 Ascot Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ascot Lodge compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Ascot Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Ascot Lodge 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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