1st Stop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
1st Stop 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 18 September 2024, 21 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: 2 Hampton Road, Southport, PR8 6SS
How it compares in Sefton
That puts 1st Stop 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% | ← 1st Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1st Stop 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 1st Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbendon Nursing Home Caring Premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Ascot Lodge Caring Premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Asda Express Scarisbrick PFS Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Autism Initiatives Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about 1st Stop
What is 1st Stop's food hygiene rating?
1st Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 18 September 2024.
Is 1st Stop 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 1st Stop last inspected?
1st Stop was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 1st Stop?
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 1st Stop compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and 1st Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects 1st Stop 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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