The Coffee Carriage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
The Coffee Carriage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2024, 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: Maghull Railway Station, Station Road, Maghull, L31 3DE
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Coffee Carriage 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% | ← The Coffee Carriage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Coffee Carriage 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 The Coffee Carriage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Mogul Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Bernies Maghull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Butlers Bakery Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Chubby's BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Foxhouse Lane Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Damfield Gardens Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Balance Wholefoods Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Drinx Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
Questions about The Coffee Carriage
What is The Coffee Carriage's food hygiene rating?
The Coffee Carriage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 8 July 2024.
Is The Coffee Carriage 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Coffee Carriage last inspected?
The Coffee Carriage was last inspected on 8 July 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 The Coffee Carriage?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Coffee Carriage compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Coffee Carriage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Coffee Carriage 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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