Bargain Booze Ainsdale food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Bargain Booze Ainsdale 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 13 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 Liverpool Avenue, Ainsdale, PR8 3NH
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Bargain Booze Ainsdale 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% | ← Bargain Booze Ainsdale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bargain Booze Ainsdale 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 Booze Ainsdale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brough Butchers (Ainsdale) Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Esperanto's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| In Den Engel Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Dolce Vita Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Jade Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Harbour Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2022 |
| Lauren's Bake House Other catering premises | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Bargain Booze Ainsdale
What is Bargain Booze Ainsdale's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Booze Ainsdale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Bargain Booze Ainsdale 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 Bargain Booze Ainsdale last inspected?
Bargain Booze Ainsdale was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 22 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 Bargain Booze Ainsdale?
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 Bargain Booze Ainsdale compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Bargain Booze Ainsdale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Bargain Booze Ainsdale 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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