The Melling Tithebarn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
The Melling Tithebarn 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 13 February 2019, more than 7 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: Tithebarn Lane, Melling, L31 1EE
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Melling Tithebarn 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 Melling Tithebarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Melling Tithebarn 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 Melling Tithebarn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bootle Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Everydayz Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Carters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Alba Restaurant & Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Food For Thought Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Bernies Maghull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Butlers Bakery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about The Melling Tithebarn
What is The Melling Tithebarn's food hygiene rating?
The Melling Tithebarn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 13 February 2019.
Is The Melling Tithebarn 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 Melling Tithebarn last inspected?
The Melling Tithebarn was last inspected on 13 February 2019, more than 7 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 Melling Tithebarn?
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 The Melling Tithebarn compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Melling Tithebarn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Melling Tithebarn 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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