The Buttie Shop Ltd
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The Buttie Shop Ltd is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 8 Aintree Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 9DN, in the Sefton local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 July 2025, 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 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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 The Buttie Shop Ltd?
The Buttie Shop Ltd 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 Buttie Shop Ltd last inspected?
The Buttie Shop Ltd was last inspected on 2025-07-09. 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 Buttie Shop Ltd located?
The Buttie Shop Ltd is located at 8 Aintree Road, Bootle, Merseyside , L20 9DN, in the Sefton local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the L20 postcode area.