The Kitchen Southport food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
The Kitchen Southport holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: 17 Princes Street, Southport, PR8 1EG
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Kitchen Southport 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% | ← The Kitchen Southport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Kitchen Southport 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 The Kitchen Southport, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Blackhurst Butchers Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Arden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Cake Creations Southport Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| B&M Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Cafe Dale Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Cake Corner t/a Brunch N' Bagel Other catering premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Cake Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about The Kitchen Southport
What is The Kitchen Southport's food hygiene rating?
The Kitchen Southport has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 9 October 2025.
Is The Kitchen Southport 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kitchen Southport last inspected?
The Kitchen Southport was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 The Kitchen Southport?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kitchen Southport compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Kitchen Southport is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Kitchen Southport 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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