Chicago Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
Chicago Grill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 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: 39-41 South Road, Waterloo, L22 5PE
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Chicago Grill 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% | ← Chicago Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Chicago Grill 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 Chicago Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| Chews Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Another Coffee Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Chy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Caz's Kitchen Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| 1st Steps Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Cambridge Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Chicago Grill
What is Chicago Grill's food hygiene rating?
Chicago Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Chicago Grill 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chicago Grill last inspected?
Chicago Grill was last inspected on 5 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 Chicago Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chicago Grill compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Chicago Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Chicago Grill 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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