The Old Bake House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
The Old Bake House 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 5 February 2025, 17 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: 95 Zetland Street, Southport, PR9 9DP
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Old Bake House 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 Old Bake House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Bake House 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 Old Bake House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Wife Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Abingdon Residential Home Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Abbotsbury Caring Premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Acacia Court Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Balmoral Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2020 |
| Benridge Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Boscobel Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Baytrees Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2018 |
Questions about The Old Bake House
What is The Old Bake House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Bake House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 5 February 2025.
Is The Old Bake House 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 The Old Bake House last inspected?
The Old Bake House was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 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 Old Bake House?
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 The Old Bake House compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Bake House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Old Bake House 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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