The Health Shop Waterloo

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Health Shop Waterloo is a retailers - other located at 80 St Johns Road, Waterloo, Merseyside, L22 9QQ, in the Sefton local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Sefton oversees 2,371 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Sefton is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
80 St Johns Road, Waterloo, Merseyside
Postcode
L22 9QQ
Local Authority
Sefton
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1857298

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Health Shop Waterloo?

The Health Shop Waterloo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Sefton.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Health Shop Waterloo last inspected?

The Health Shop Waterloo was last inspected on 2026-01-08. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Health Shop Waterloo located?

The Health Shop Waterloo is located at 80 St Johns Road, Waterloo, Merseyside , L22 9QQ, in the Sefton local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the L22 postcode area.