Food Hygiene Ratings in PR8

Rating distribution in PR8

Food hygiene in PR8: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in PR8?

The average food hygiene rating in the PR8 postcode area of Sefton is 4.89 out of 5, across 475 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in PR8 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

443 food businesses in the PR8 postcode area of Sefton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 93.3% of the 475 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in PR8 have a low hygiene rating?

5 food businesses in the PR8 postcode area of 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 PR8 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the PR8 postcode area of Sefton (533 establishments on record, 475 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.

Top-rated places in PR8

• Avalon Care HomeCaring Premises · 24 Duke Street, Southport, Merseyside · PR8 1LW
  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
• Footy NationOther catering premises · Unit 22 Ocean Plaza, Marine Parade, Southport · PR8 1SB
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
• The KasturiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 40 Eastbank Street, Southport, Merseyside · PR8 1ET
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
• Birkdale High SchoolSchool/college/university · Birkdale High School, Windy Harbour Road, Birkdale · PR8 3DT
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
• Casa PaellaOther catering premises · PR8
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
• The MallardPub/bar/nightclub · 668 Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, Merseyside · PR8 3NA
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
• Arden CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 75 Eastbank Street, Southport · PR8 1EJ
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
• Blackhurst ButchersRetailers - other · Southport Market, Market Street, Southport · PR8 1LA
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
• Coast BirkdaleRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 51 Weld Road, Birkdale · PR8 2DS
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
• Kalash Divine IndianRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1-5 Lord Street, Southport · PR8 2BH
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
• The Mix and Munch BoxTakeaway/sandwich shop · 207 Heathfield Road, Birkdale, Merseyside · PR8 3HE
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026

Places needing improvement in PR8

• Bury Mini MarketRetailers - other · 5 Bury Road, Birkdale · PR8 4EP
  1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 October 2025
• Cleopatra GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5-7 West Street, Southport · PR8 1QN
  1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 July 2025
• A & F EnterprisesRetailers - other · 20 Bedford Road, Birkdale · PR8 4HY
  2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 July 2024
• Dukes Bar & BistroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 108 - 110 Station Road, Ainsdale, Merseyside · PR8 3HL
  2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 January 2026
• Marmaris Kebab & PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 167 Eastbank Street, Southport, Merseyside · PR8 6TH
  2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 June 2025