Church Road News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Church Road News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 20 February 2025, 16 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: 75-77 Church Road, Litherland, L21 7LF
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Church Road News 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% | ← Church Road News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Church Road News 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 Church Road News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Fifty catering Farmers/growers | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Aminata Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Bema's Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Bridge Road News & Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Autism Iniative Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2018 |
| Amanda's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| All Days Bootle Go Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
Questions about Church Road News
What is Church Road News's food hygiene rating?
Church Road News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 20 February 2025.
Is Church Road News 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Church Road News last inspected?
Church Road News was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 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 Church Road News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Church Road News compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Church Road News holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Church Road News 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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