Reliance Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Reliance 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 18 January 2022, more than 4 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: 555 Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, PR8 3BJ
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Reliance 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% | ← Reliance 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 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 Reliance 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 Reliance Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Den Engel Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Ainsdale Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Brough Butchers (Ainsdale) Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Esperanto's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Ainsdale Pasta & Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Jade Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Dolce Vita Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Reliance Service Station
What is Reliance Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Reliance Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 18 January 2022.
Is Reliance 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 Reliance Service Station last inspected?
Reliance Service Station was last inspected on 18 January 2022, more than 4 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 Reliance Service Station?
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 Reliance 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 Reliance Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Reliance 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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