Volunteer Canteen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
Volunteer Canteen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 July 2019, more than 6 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: 45 East Street, Waterloo, L22 8QR
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Volunteer Canteen sits behind roughly 1,796 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ← Volunteer Canteen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Volunteer Canteen 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 Volunteer Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Chews Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Another Coffee Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Caz's Kitchen Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Chy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Copper Kettle Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about Volunteer Canteen
What is Volunteer Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Volunteer Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 16 July 2019.
Is Volunteer Canteen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Volunteer Canteen last inspected?
Volunteer Canteen was last inspected on 16 July 2019, more than 6 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 Volunteer Canteen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Volunteer Canteen compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Volunteer Canteen holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Volunteer Canteen 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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