Formby Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Formby Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 7-9 Queens Road, Formby, L37 2HF
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Formby Convenience Store 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% | ← Formby Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Formby Convenience Store 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 Formby Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash-Croft House Caring Premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Canto Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Queens Road Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Busy Bees in Formby Caring Premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Locharwoods Care Home Caring Premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Stir and Scurry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Cafe Kalila Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
Questions about Formby Convenience Store
What is Formby Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Formby Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Formby Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Formby Convenience Store last inspected?
Formby Convenience Store was last inspected on 5 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Formby Convenience Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Formby Convenience Store compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Formby Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Formby Convenience Store 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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