1st Stop
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1st Stop is a retailers - other located at 2 Hampton Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6SS, in the Sefton local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 September 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of 1st Stop?
1st Stop 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 1st Stop last inspected?
1st Stop was last inspected on 2024-09-18. 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 1st Stop located?
1st Stop is located at 2 Hampton Road, Southport, Merseyside , PR8 6SS, in the Sefton local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PR8 postcode area.