2,391 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 83.8% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Sefton are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 2,391 registered food businesses for Sefton. Of these, 2,142 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.8% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 19 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity for All CIC | L20 9PQ | 1 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| All in One | L31 2HH | 1 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Bury Mini Market | PR8 4EP | 1 | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Crosby Kebab House | L22 5PQ | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
| Euro Market | PR9 0TX | 1 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Famous Blue Star | L31 5JB | 1 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| Gate Of India | L22 5PQ | 1 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Go Local | L31 2LZ | 1 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Il Fornino | L20 7BZ | 1 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Landos BBQ | PR8 1DY | 1 | Sep 03, 2026 |
| Madam P African Shop | L20 5DN | 1 | May 06, 2026 |
| Pablo Trap Kitchen | L20 6AH | 1 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Pizza Eaza | L20 2DQ | 1 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Polski Chata | PR8 1DG | 1 | Jul 02, 2026 |
| PSD Sports Lounge | L20 5DN | 1 | Dec 01, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 1,794 food businesses in Sefton with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.8% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Sefton depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.