BP Town Lane Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
BP Town Lane Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 July 2025, 12 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: Town Lane Service Station, 258 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, PR8 5HL
How it compares in Sefton
That puts BP Town Lane Service Station 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% | ← BP Town Lane Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 217 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 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 Very 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 BP Town Lane Service Station 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 BP Town Lane Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2022 |
| Ashdown Close Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Cherubs Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Cedar Grange Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Autism Initiatives Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Ascot Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| 113 Sussex Road Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about BP Town Lane Service Station
What is BP Town Lane Service Station's food hygiene rating?
BP Town Lane Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 1 July 2025.
Is BP Town Lane Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was BP Town Lane Service Station last inspected?
BP Town Lane Service Station was last inspected on 1 July 2025, 12 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 BP Town Lane Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 BP Town Lane Service Station compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and BP Town Lane Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects BP Town Lane Service Station 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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