Sams food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
Sams holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 12 June 2025, 13 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: 102 Moss Lane, Litherland, L21 7NJ
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Sams 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% | ← Sams | |
| 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 Sams 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 Sams, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| Bootle Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| 5 Fifty catering Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Aminata Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Autism Iniative Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2018 |
| Bema's Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Bridge Road News & Booze Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
Questions about Sams
What is Sams's food hygiene rating?
Sams has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sefton Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Sams safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Sams last inspected?
Sams was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 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 Sams?
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 Sams compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Sams holds a 3. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Sams 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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