Strand News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Strand News holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 March 2025, 15 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: 231 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3DY
How it compares in Sefton
A 1 is rare: only 15 of 2,128 rated places in Sefton score this low, about one in 142. 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% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ← Strand News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Strand News the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Strand News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auroras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2019 |
| Abbegale Lodge Caring Premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Afton Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| All Budget Catering Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Strand News
What is Strand News's food hygiene rating?
Strand News has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Sefton Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Strand News safe to eat at?
A 1 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 Strand News last inspected?
Strand News was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 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 Strand News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Strand News compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Strand News holds a 1. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Strand News 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 1 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.sefton.gov.uk/
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