The Good Catch food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
The Good Catch 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 6 May 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: 2 The Bridle, Montagu Road, Formby, L37 1LA
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Good Catch 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 Good Catch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Good Catch 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 Good Catch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Station Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Kiosk Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Formby Ladies' Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Freshfields Leonard Cheshire Home Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Herbert House Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Formby Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Freshfield Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Formby Lawn Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
Questions about The Good Catch
What is The Good Catch's food hygiene rating?
The Good Catch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 6 May 2026.
Is The Good Catch 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 The Good Catch last inspected?
The Good Catch was last inspected on 6 May 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 The Good Catch?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Good Catch compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Good Catch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Good Catch 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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The Good Catch is one of 148 rated food businesses in Formby. See every hygiene rating in Formby →
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