Bargain Saver food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Bargain Saver holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 19 June 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 8A Eastbank Street, Southport, PR8 1DW
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Bargain Saver sits behind roughly 2,012 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ← Bargain Saver | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bargain Saver 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 Bargain Saver, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Cake Corner t/a Brunch N' Bagel Other catering premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| 600 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Blackhurst Butchers Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Avenue Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2018 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Banff Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Bargain Saver
What is Bargain Saver's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Saver has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sefton Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Bargain Saver safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Bargain Saver last inspected?
Bargain Saver was last inspected on 19 June 2024, 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 Bargain Saver?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bargain Saver compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Bargain Saver holds a 3. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Bargain Saver 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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