Food hygiene ratings in Sefton
Our data holds 2,391 food businesses in Sefton, rated between 2017-02-27 and 2026-10-14. 75% (1,794) are rated 5 (very good), above the 69.1% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 40 (1.7%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Sefton 120th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
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For food-service suppliers planning a territory. The main preview includes all food-business types in Sefton; restaurant records include restaurants, cafés and canteens. Hygiene ratings describe inspections, not buying intent.
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Hygiene rating distribution in Sefton
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,794 | 75% |
| 4 (good) | 230 | 9.6% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 78 | 3.3% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 21 | 0.9% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 19 | 0.8% |
| Awaiting inspection | 102 | 4.3% |
| Exempt | 147 | 6.1% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 548 | 50.9% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 542 | 80.8% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 | 62.9% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 257 | 84.8% |
| Other catering premises | 234 | 83.8% |
| Caring Premises | 213 | 92.5% |
| School/college/university | 123 | 93.5% |
| Mobile caterer | 79 | 87.3% |
Food businesses rated per month in Sefton
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Sefton
The 20 most recent of 40. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantinetta | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-09-18 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | L23 2UN |
| Gate Of India | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-09-16 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | L22 5PQ |
| BigBites | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-09-15 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | L22 0LD |
| Il Fornino | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-09-10 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | L20 7BZ |
| Famous Blue Star | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-09-09 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | L31 5JB |
| Landos BBQ | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-09-03 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PR8 1DY |
| Rock N Rogue Catering | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-28 | Other catering premises | L20 1AR |
| Sonning Supermarket | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-27 | Retailers - other | L21 6JZ |
| Activity for All CIC | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-26 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | L20 9PQ |
| Dover Road Post Office & News | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-05 | Retailers - other | L31 5JB |
| Pizza Eaza | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-27 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | L20 2DQ |
| Go Local | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-07 | Retailers - other | L21 6PH |
| Polski Chata | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-02 | Retailers - other | PR8 1DG |
| Aden Gulf News | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-23 | Retailers - other | L20 5AH |
| Euro Market | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-18 | Retailers - other | PR9 0TX |
| Beantells | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-29 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | L20 3LQ |
| Crosby Kebab House | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-27 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | L22 5PQ |
| Madam P African Shop | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-06 | Retailers - other | L20 5DN |
| Pablo Trap Kitchen | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-22 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | L20 6AH |
| Linacre Local | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-23 | Retailers - other | L20 5AG |
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Questions about Sefton
How many food businesses in Sefton are rated 5 (very good)?
1,794 of 2,391 food businesses in Sefton (75%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-10-14.
Which food businesses in Sefton are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
40 food businesses in Sefton are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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