BP Express Shopping food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
BP Express Shopping 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 21 April 2026, 2 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: 53 Liverpool Road, Formby, L37 6BT
How it compares in Sefton
That puts BP Express Shopping 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% | ← BP Express Shopping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 BP Express Shopping 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 BP Express Shopping, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formby Manor Caring Premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Cinnamon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Premier - Formby Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Sanderling House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Cross House Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Formby Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| James Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about BP Express Shopping
What is BP Express Shopping's food hygiene rating?
BP Express Shopping has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 21 April 2026.
Is BP Express Shopping 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 BP Express Shopping last inspected?
BP Express Shopping was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 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 BP Express Shopping?
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 BP Express Shopping compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and BP Express Shopping is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects BP Express Shopping 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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BP Express Shopping is one of 148 rated food businesses in Formby. See every hygiene rating in Formby →
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