Food Hygiene Ratings in Sefton
Explore hygiene ratings for businesses across the local authority.
Safety Pass Rate
84.8%
Total Inspected
2,354
Need Improvement
357
(Cafe Vita) Crosby Leisure Centre
L23 6SX
@NO.4
PR8 4AR
1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan Formby
No Postcode
113 Sussex Road
PR8 6AF
121 in the Community
PR8 4PJ
1894 Bar & Bistro
L23 3AS
1st Steps
L22 1RR
1st Stop
PR8 6SS
2latte Cafe
No Postcode
2nd Wife
PR9 9BA
48 Bakes
No Postcode
4Bargains
L21 3TB
57 Orient Takeaway
PR8 5ND
600 Degrees
PR8 4QD
600 Degrees
PR8 1LA
A & D Cassidy
L37 4DL
A & F Enterprises
PR8 4HY
A Bowl Between Us
No Postcode
A Gillion (Cooked Meats) Ltd
L23 3DP
A Great Little Place - Atkinson
PR8 1DB
A Tyrey Produce (Within Parfetts)
L9 5AT
Abbegale Lodge
L20 3BG
Abbendon Nursing Home
PR8 6PE
Abbey Groceries Ltd
L9 5AL
Abbeyfield
L23 6UB
Abbeyfield
L23 3AR
Abbeyfield Brows Lodge & Milverton
L37 3HY
Abbeyfield Formby Society Ltd
L37 3HW
Abbotsbury
PR9 9JL
ABC Global Store
L20 4JA
Local Insights & FAQ
Common questions about food safety in Sefton
Q: How safe are food businesses in Sefton?
Official GuidanceBased on the latest inspection data, 84.8% of food establishments in Sefton have passed hygiene safety checks (Rating 3 or above). This indicates a generally high standard of food safety across the local authority.
Q: What does a '0' rating actually mean?
Official GuidanceA rating of 0 means 'Urgent Improvement Necessary'. It indicates that the business performed poorly in all three areas of inspection: food handling, structural cleanliness, and management documentation.
Q: Can a business continue to trade with a low rating?
Official GuidanceYes, a low rating doesn't always mean a business is an immediate risk to health. If the inspector finds an imminent risk to public health, they have the power to close the premises until it is safe.
Q: How can I report a hygiene concern in this area?
Official GuidanceIf you have experienced poor hygiene or food poisoning in Sefton, you should contact the Environmental Health department of the local council. They are responsible for investigating consumer complaints.
Q: How long does a rating stay valid?
Official GuidanceA rating remains valid until the next inspection. The frequency of these visits depends on the risk profile of the business, typically ranging from 6 months to 2 years.
Q: Why do some new businesses show as 'Awaiting Inspection'?
Official GuidanceNewly opened venues or those under new ownership are registered but haven't had their first official check yet. They are legally allowed to trade but must register with the council 28 days before opening.