New Rongs food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
New Rongs holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 18 February 2026, 4 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 Marsh Lane, Bootle, L20 4JB
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so New Rongs 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% | ← New Rongs | |
| 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 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 New Rongs 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 New Rongs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Baron's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bootle Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Alexandra's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
Questions about New Rongs
What is New Rongs's food hygiene rating?
New Rongs has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 18 February 2026.
Is New Rongs 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Rongs last inspected?
New Rongs was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 New Rongs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 New Rongs compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while New Rongs holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects New Rongs 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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