Bluto's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
Bluto's 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: 94a Shakespeare Street, Southport, PR8 5AJ
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Bluto's 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% | ← Bluto's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bluto's 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 Bluto's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantinho de Lisboa Ltd Other catering premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Autism Initiatives Caring Premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| 57 Orient Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Avalon Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Asda Express Scarisbrick PFS Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| African and Caribbean Food Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Arden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Cake Creations Southport Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Bluto's
What is Bluto's's food hygiene rating?
Bluto's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Bluto's 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 Bluto's last inspected?
Bluto's was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Bluto's?
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 Bluto's compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Bluto's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Bluto's 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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