What is the average food hygiene rating in Sefton?

The average food hygiene rating in Sefton is 4.77 out of 5, across 2,121 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Sefton compare with the national average for food hygiene?

84.3% of rated premises in Sefton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Sefton 113 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Sefton have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,788 food businesses in Sefton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.3% of the 2,121 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Sefton have a low hygiene rating?

31 food businesses in Sefton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Sefton food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Sefton (2,376 establishments on record, 2,121 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Sefton

In Sefton, 84.3% of 2,121 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.77/5. These figures cover 2,376 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Sefton has 1,788 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,121 rated premises (84.3%). 31 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

5★ share: 84.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +4.6 pp
National rank: 113 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Sefton

5★ Very Good

1,788 (84.3%)

4★ Good

221 (10.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

81 (3.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

17 (0.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

14 (0.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 106 awaiting inspection and 149 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 106 awaiting inspection and 149 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Sefton: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Sefton?: The average food hygiene rating in Sefton is 4.77 out of 5, across 2,121 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Sefton compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 84.3% of rated premises in Sefton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Sefton 113 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Sefton have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,788 food businesses in Sefton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.3% of the 2,121 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Sefton have a low hygiene rating?: 31 food businesses in Sefton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Sefton food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Sefton (2,376 establishments on record, 2,121 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Sefton

PR8533 places · 93.3% 5★

Top-rated places in Sefton

5 Fifty cateringFarmers/growers · The Masonic Hall, 50 Sefton Road, Litherland · L21 7PQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Elefante CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 66 Liverpool Road, Crosby, Merseyside · L23 5SJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
PressedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 62 Liverpool Road, Crosby · L23 5SJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Avalon Care HomeCaring Premises · 24 Duke Street, Southport, Merseyside · PR8 1LW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Early Days NurseryCaring Premises · 83 Church Road, Formby, Merseyside · L37 3NB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Mornington Road CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Day Centre, Mornington Road, Southport · PR9 0TS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Stir and ScurryTakeaway/sandwich shop · Formby Railway Station, Kirklake Road, Formby · L37 2JF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Thatch and ThistlePub/bar/nightclub · 147 Norwood Road, Southport, Merseyside · PR8 6EF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Bernies DeliRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14/15 Tree View Court, Maghull, Merseyside · L31 3HF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Footy NationOther catering premises · Unit 22 Ocean Plaza, Marine Parade, Southport · PR8 1SB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Imagination Station SouthportRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 81 Hoghton Street, Southport, Merseyside · PR9 0PR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Nazareth House Care HomeCaring Premises · Nazareth House, Liverpool Road, Crosby · L23 0QT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Sefton

Madam P African ShopRetailers - other · 465 Stanley Road, Bootle, Merseyside · L20 5DN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
Mamma Mia Esfihas & Pizza LtdTakeaway/sandwich shop · 223 Knowsley Road, Bootle, Merseyside · L20 4NN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 August 2025
PSD Sports LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 443d Stanley Road, Bootle · L20 5DN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 December 2025
All in OneRetailers - other · 185 Liverpool Road North, Maghull, Merseyside · L31 2HH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 December 2024
Bury Mini MarketRetailers - other · 5 Bury Road, Birkdale · PR8 4EP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 October 2025
RanchersTakeaway/sandwich shop · 310 Stanley Road, Bootle, Merseyside · L20 3ET
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
PabloRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 88a Linacre Lane, Bootle · L20 6AH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 April 2026
Churchtown Deli LtdRetailers - other · 82 Botanic Road, Southport · PR9 7NE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,376 real Food Standards Agency records for Sefton, of which 2,121 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.