In Den Engel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
In Den Engel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 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: 636 Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, PR8 3BH
How it compares in Sefton
That puts In Den Engel 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% | ← In Den Engel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 In Den Engel 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 In Den Engel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Ainsdale Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Brough Butchers (Ainsdale) Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Esperanto's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Dolce Vita Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Harbour Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2022 |
| Jade Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Deli Mio Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about In Den Engel
What is In Den Engel's food hygiene rating?
In Den Engel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 8 January 2025.
Is In Den Engel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was In Den Engel last inspected?
In Den Engel was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 In Den Engel?
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 In Den Engel compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and In Den Engel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects In Den Engel 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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In Den Engel is one of 55 rated food businesses in Ainsdale. See every hygiene rating in Ainsdale →
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