VKS Nathan Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
VKS Nathan Ltd 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 6 September 2024, 22 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: 2 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, PR8 3BY
How it compares in Sefton
That puts VKS Nathan Ltd 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% | ← VKS Nathan Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 VKS Nathan Ltd 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 VKS Nathan Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| 121 in the Community Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| 600 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Birkdale High School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Carlton Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2017 |
| Birkdale Village Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Ainsdale Pasta & Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about VKS Nathan Ltd
What is VKS Nathan Ltd's food hygiene rating?
VKS Nathan Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 6 September 2024.
Is VKS Nathan Ltd 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 VKS Nathan Ltd last inspected?
VKS Nathan Ltd was last inspected on 6 September 2024, 22 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 VKS Nathan Ltd?
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 VKS Nathan Ltd compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and VKS Nathan Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects VKS Nathan Ltd 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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