Xing Du food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
Xing Du holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: 49 Ford Lane, Litherland, L21 0HG
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Xing Du sits behind roughly 2,012 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ← Xing Du | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Xing Du 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 Xing Du, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Fifty catering Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| All Saints Childrens Ventures Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Aminata Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| All Saints with St Frideswyde Church Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2019 |
| Canal Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Bethel New Life Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Bootle Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Bema's Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Xing Du
What is Xing Du's food hygiene rating?
Xing Du has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sefton Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Xing Du safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Xing Du last inspected?
Xing Du was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 Xing Du?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Xing Du compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Xing Du holds a 3. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Xing Du 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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