Bridge Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
Bridge Cafe 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 22 October 2024, 20 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: 3 Hart Street, Southport, PR8 6BT
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Bridge Cafe 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% | ← Bridge Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bridge Cafe 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 Bridge Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Sussex Road Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Ascot Lodge Caring Premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| 1st Stop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Cedar Grange Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Autism Initiatives Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Abbendon Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Cherubs Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Bridge Cafe
What is Bridge Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Bridge Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Bridge Cafe 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 Bridge Cafe last inspected?
Bridge Cafe was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 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 Bridge Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bridge Cafe compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Bridge Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Bridge Cafe 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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