Tap and Bottles food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
Tap and Bottles 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 8 November 2023, more than 2 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: 19 Cambridge Walks, Southport, PR8 1EN
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Tap and Bottles 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% | ← Tap and Bottles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tap and Bottles 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 Tap and Bottles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Carlton Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Cafe 1821 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| 600 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Blackhurst Butchers Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cake Corner t/a Brunch N' Bagel Other catering premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| B&M Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Tap and Bottles
What is Tap and Bottles's food hygiene rating?
Tap and Bottles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 8 November 2023.
Is Tap and Bottles 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 Tap and Bottles last inspected?
Tap and Bottles was last inspected on 8 November 2023, more than 2 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 Tap and Bottles?
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 Tap and Bottles compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Tap and Bottles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Tap and Bottles 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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