The Birkey food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
The Birkey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2020, 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: 35 Cooks Road, Crosby, L23 2TB
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Birkey 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% | ← The Birkey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Birkey 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 The Birkey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2021 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Ayuthaya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Baileys Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Crossroads Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Bramble Berries Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about The Birkey
What is The Birkey's food hygiene rating?
The Birkey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 9 January 2020.
Is The Birkey 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Birkey last inspected?
The Birkey was last inspected on 9 January 2020, 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 The Birkey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Birkey compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Birkey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Birkey 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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