Park Lane Filling Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Park Lane Filling Station holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Park Lane West, Netherton, L30 1PE
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Park Lane Filling Station sits behind roughly 2,012 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ← Park Lane Filling Station | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Park Lane Filling Station 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 Park Lane Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell A Bevvy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Marian Square Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Bakers Dozen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Bootle Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| A Tyrey Produce (Within Parfetts) Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| Amanda's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
Questions about Park Lane Filling Station
What is Park Lane Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
Park Lane Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sefton Council on 14 May 2024.
Is Park Lane Filling Station safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Park Lane Filling Station last inspected?
Park Lane Filling Station was last inspected on 14 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Park Lane Filling Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Park Lane Filling Station compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Park Lane Filling Station holds a 3. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Park Lane Filling Station 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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