Melling Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Melling Farm Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 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: Bank Cottage, Bank Lane, Melling, L31 1AX
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Melling Farm Shop sits behind roughly 1,796 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ← Melling Farm Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Melling Farm Shop 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 Melling Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alba Restaurant & Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Carters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Food For Thought Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Go Local Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Melling Farm Shop
What is Melling Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Melling Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 22 November 2023.
Is Melling Farm Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Melling Farm Shop last inspected?
Melling Farm Shop was last inspected on 22 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 Melling Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Melling Farm Shop compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Melling Farm Shop holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Melling Farm Shop 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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