McDonald's Restaurants food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
McDonald's Restaurants holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 11 Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road, Southport, PR9 0TQ
How it compares in Sefton
That puts McDonald's Restaurants 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% | ← McDonald's Restaurants | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 McDonald's Restaurants 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 McDonald's Restaurants, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Arden College School/college/university | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ann Slade Care Home Caring Premises | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Asda Express Scarisbrick PFS Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 1st Stop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| African and Caribbean Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about McDonald's Restaurants
What is McDonald's Restaurants's food hygiene rating?
McDonald's Restaurants has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 25 September 2024.
Is McDonald's Restaurants 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McDonald's Restaurants last inspected?
McDonald's Restaurants was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 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 McDonald's Restaurants?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McDonald's Restaurants compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and McDonald's Restaurants is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects McDonald's Restaurants 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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