Flanagans food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
Flanagans 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 16 June 2021, more than 5 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: 35 Queen Street, Waterloo, L22 5PA
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Flanagans 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% | ← Flanagans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Flanagans 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 Flanagans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| Chicago Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Chews Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Chy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Another Coffee Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| 1st Steps Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Cambridge Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Flanagans
What is Flanagans's food hygiene rating?
Flanagans has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 16 June 2021.
Is Flanagans 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 Flanagans last inspected?
Flanagans was last inspected on 16 June 2021, more than 5 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 Flanagans?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flanagans compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Flanagans is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Flanagans 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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