Hawthorne Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Hawthorne Wines holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 38-40 Hawthorne Road, Bootle, L20 2DW
How it compares in Sefton
A 2 is rare: only 18 of 2,128 rated places in Sefton score this low, about one in 118. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ← Hawthorne Wines | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Hawthorne Wines the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hawthorne Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autism Initiative (Reg Care Ho Caring Premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Angels News and Convenience Store Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2020 |
| Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2017 |
| Abbegale Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Auroras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Afton Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Al Baraka Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| All Budget Catering Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Hawthorne Wines
What is Hawthorne Wines's food hygiene rating?
Hawthorne Wines has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Sefton Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Hawthorne Wines safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Hawthorne Wines last inspected?
Hawthorne Wines was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 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 Hawthorne Wines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hawthorne Wines compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Hawthorne Wines holds a 2. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Hawthorne Wines 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Sefton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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