Little Italy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
Little Italy 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 14 January 2026, 5 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: 95 Church Road, Formby, L37 3ND
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Little Italy 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% | ← Little Italy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Little Italy 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 Little Italy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formby Family Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Early Days Nursery Caring Premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Connect Cafe (Formby Elim Pentecostal Church) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bistro Moulin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Himalayan Spice Nepalese Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Grapes Hotel Formby - K-Town, Chik Box, Locked & Loaded, 88th Street, Pub/bar/nightclub | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Jungle Play Formby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Little Italy
What is Little Italy's food hygiene rating?
Little Italy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Little Italy 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 Little Italy last inspected?
Little Italy was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Little Italy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Italy compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Little Italy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Little Italy 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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Little Italy is one of 148 rated food businesses in Formby. See every hygiene rating in Formby →
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