The Cafe at TJs food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
The Cafe at TJs 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 5 February 2025, 17 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: 73 New Strand The Hexagon, Bootle, L20 4SZ
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Cafe at TJs 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 Cafe at TJs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cafe at TJs 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 Cafe at TJs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Bootle Library Other catering premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Auroras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bootle Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Afton Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about The Cafe at TJs
What is The Cafe at TJs's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe at TJs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 5 February 2025.
Is The Cafe at TJs 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 Cafe at TJs last inspected?
The Cafe at TJs was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 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 The Cafe at TJs?
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 The Cafe at TJs compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Cafe at TJs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Cafe at TJs 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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