Hole in the Wall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
Hole in the Wall 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
This is a fresh result: Hole in the Wall was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 33 Crosby Road North, Waterloo, L22 4QB
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Hole in the Wall 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% | ← Hole in the Wall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hole in the Wall 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 Hole in the Wall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caz's Kitchen Retailers - other | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Another Coffee Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Chy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Chews Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| Chicago Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Beak Fried Chicken Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Hole in the Wall
What is Hole in the Wall's food hygiene rating?
Hole in the Wall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Hole in the Wall 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 Hole in the Wall last inspected?
Hole in the Wall was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hole in the Wall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hole in the Wall compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Hole in the Wall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Hole in the Wall 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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