Sinclair's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
Sinclair's 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 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 589 Lord Street, Southport, PR9 0AN
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Sinclair's 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% | ← Sinclair's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sinclair's 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 Sinclair's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auberge Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Buttylicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Bayona Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Burrata Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Anelli Hotel & Amici Bar Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Animal Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Barrel and Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Adelphi Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
Questions about Sinclair's
What is Sinclair's's food hygiene rating?
Sinclair's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Sinclair's 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 Sinclair's last inspected?
Sinclair's was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 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 Sinclair's?
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 Sinclair's compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Sinclair's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Sinclair's 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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