GLS Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
GLS Food & Wine 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 23 January 2023, more than 3 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: 167 Linacre Road, Litherland, L21 8JS
How it compares in Sefton
That puts GLS Food & Wine 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% | ← GLS Food & Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 GLS Food & Wine 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 GLS Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days Bootle Go Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Alexandra's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Baron's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Bridge Road News & Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Bema's Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bootle Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about GLS Food & Wine
What is GLS Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
GLS Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 23 January 2023.
Is GLS Food & Wine 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 GLS Food & Wine last inspected?
GLS Food & Wine was last inspected on 23 January 2023, more than 3 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 GLS Food & Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does GLS Food & Wine compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and GLS Food & Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects GLS Food & Wine 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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