News Food & Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
News Food & Booze holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 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: 88 Haig Avenue, Southport, PR8 6JY
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so News Food & Booze sits behind roughly 1,796 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ← News Food & Booze | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 News Food & Booze 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 News Food & Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherubs Day Nursery Caring Premises | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Ashdown Close Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Cedar Grange Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2022 |
| BP Town Lane Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Autism Initiatives Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| 113 Sussex Road Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about News Food & Booze
What is News Food & Booze's food hygiene rating?
News Food & Booze has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 30 January 2023.
Is News Food & Booze safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was News Food & Booze last inspected?
News Food & Booze was last inspected on 30 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 News Food & Booze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does News Food & Booze compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while News Food & Booze holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects News Food & Booze 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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