Sooty's Plants/Sweeps Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Lancashire
Sooty's Plants/Sweeps Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 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: 113A Southport New Road, Tarleton, Lancashire, PR4 6HX
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Sooty's Plants/Sweeps Cafe among the 664 places in West Lancashire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 664 | 80% | ← Sooty's Plants/Sweeps Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 99 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 Sooty's Plants/Sweeps 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 Sooty's Plants/Sweeps Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndene Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2023 |
| Barrons Farm Shop Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Nells Pet Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Auriga Deli Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Wren & Bramble CIC Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Tarleton Bowling And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| West Lancs Villages Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| The Olive Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Sooty's Plants/Sweeps Cafe
What is Sooty's Plants/Sweeps Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Sooty's Plants/Sweeps Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Sooty's Plants/Sweeps 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sooty's Plants/Sweeps Cafe last inspected?
Sooty's Plants/Sweeps Cafe was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lancashire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sooty's Plants/Sweeps Cafe?
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 Sooty's Plants/Sweeps Cafe compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Sooty's Plants/Sweeps Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Sooty's Plants/Sweeps 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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