Food hygiene ratings in Sefton
Our data holds 2,392 food businesses in Sefton, rated between 2017-02-27 and 2026-08-19. 75.8% (1,813) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 32 (1.3%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Sefton 108th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Sefton
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,813 | 75.8% |
| 4 (good) | 221 | 9.2% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 83 | 3.5% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 17 | 0.7% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 15 | 0.6% |
| Awaiting inspection | 95 | 4% |
| Exempt | 148 | 6.2% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 555 | 51% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 537 | 82.9% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 269 | 62.5% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 | 86.7% |
| Other catering premises | 234 | 84.6% |
| Caring Premises | 212 | 94.3% |
| School/college/university | 123 | 93.5% |
| Mobile caterer | 80 | 86.3% |
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 32. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ranchers Chicken and Pizza | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-06 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | L20 3ET |
| 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 |
| Mirch Massala | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-17 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | L22 7RF |
| Dukes Bar & Bistro | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-12 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PR8 3HL |
| PSD Sports Lounge | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-12-01 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | L20 5DN |
| Shante/Novelle Desserts | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-13 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | L22 9QB |
| Hawthorne Wines | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-11-11 | Retailers - other | L20 2DW |
| Bury Mini Market | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-10-29 | Retailers - other | PR8 4EP |
| Go Local (Realway Saver) | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-09-19 | Retailers - other | L20 9HH |
| Realway Saver | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-09-18 | Retailers - other | L20 9DL |
| Mamma Mia Esfihas & Pizza Ltd | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-08-01 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | L20 4NN |
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Questions about Sefton
How many food businesses in Sefton are rated 5 (very good)?
1,813 of 2,392 food businesses in Sefton (75.8%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-19.
Which food businesses in Sefton are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
32 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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