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Takeaways in Merseyside — UK FHRS establishments & hygiene ratings

Merseyside accounts for 3% of all Takeaways establishments in England (1,653 locally, rank 6 of 48 counties). Within Merseyside, the sector represents 14% of FHRS premises in the county.

In Merseyside, Takeaways represents 14% of county FHRS premises (3 of 14 sectors). Across England, Merseyside holds 3% of all Takeaways establishments.

+5

Last 30 days (Companies House)

101 over 12 months · 25 in last 90 days

Net incorporations (30d): +5

+13

Last 30 days

622 over 12 months

Net rating signal (30d): +13

Low ratings (0–2)
0

Last 30 days

132 currently rated 0–2 (latest FHRS score)

FHRS hygiene distribution
1,653 rated establishments
5 (40%)
4 (18%)
3 (16%)
0–2 (8%)

Latest events — Takeaways in Merseyside

FHRS rating: H… in Poulton

5

17/09/2026

FHRS rating: H… in Liscard

5

11/09/2026

FHRS rating: P… in Seacombe

5

10/09/2026

FHRS rating: C… in Liverpool

4

09/09/2026

FHRS rating: I… in Southport

5

09/09/2026

FHRS rating: D… in Southport

5

08/09/2026

FHRS rating: K… in Egremont

5

07/09/2026

FHRS rating: J… in Merseyside

5

04/09/2026

FHRS rating: C… in Rainhill

5

03/09/2026

FHRS rating: N… in Tranmere

5

03/09/2026

Establishment names are visible to Live Watch subscribers in this scope.

Takeaways and sandwich shops combine high street convenience with delivery-led models; FHRS ratings reflect hygiene at the point of food preparation and handover. Merseyside sits in North West England. In Merseyside, the highest concentration of takeaways establishments sits around Liverpool.

Relative positioning

Takeaways in Merseyside covers 1,653 FHRS establishments — 14% of FHRS premises in the county (3 of 14 sectors by volume). Across England, Merseyside accounts for 3% of all Takeaways establishments (rank 6 of 48). Net rating signal over 30 days: +13. Inspection rate: 8 ratings per 1,000 establishments (county sector average: 6; cross-county sector average: 14).

Share of county
14%
Share of sector (England)
3%
County rank (sector)
6 / 48
Net rating signal (30d)
+13
Sector rank in county
3 / 14
Rank — ratings (30d, counties)
19 / 48
Inspection rate
8 / 1,000
Rank — low ratings (counties)
5 / 48

Top towns — Takeaways (Merseyside)

Liverpool leads Takeaways in Merseyside with 753 establishments.

RankTownEstablishmentsRatings (30d)
1Liverpool7532
2St Helens1000
3Southport742
4Birkenhead530
5Bootle450
6Liscard261
7Tranmere251
8Newton Le Willows250
9Prescot230
10Huyton220

FHRS hygiene focus

Hygiene rating distribution
1,653 rated establishments
5: 40%4: 18%3: 16%0–2: 8%
Local inspection intensity

For Takeaways in Merseyside, the inspection rate is 8 per 1,000 establishments — below the cross-county sector average (14).

Last 30 days: 13 published ratings and 0 new 0–2 scores, with 132 establishments currently rated 0–2.

Recent low ratings (0–2)*
LOTUS KITCHEN

Liverpool

0

26/08/2026

Continental Clock Face Pizza Ltd

Clock Face

2

20/08/2026

Vindialoo Express

St Helens

2

19/08/2026

Supergust

Liverpool

1

19/08/2026

Curry Kiing

Liverpool

2

13/08/2026

* Establishment names are visible to Live watch subscribers in this scope.

Beyond Takeaways, Merseyside also covers 13 other FHRS sectors. Restaurants & cafés is the next largest (2,539 establishments).

Other sectors — Merseyside

Restaurants & cafés

2,539 establishments

+32 ratings (30d) · 105 low (0–2)

Retailers — other

2,520 establishments

+8 ratings (30d) · 169 low (0–2)

Pubs & bars

1,211 establishments

+9 ratings (30d) · 29 low (0–2)

Other catering premises

1,176 establishments

+7 ratings (30d) · 17 low (0–2)

Care homes & day care

803 establishments

+12 ratings (30d) · 6 low (0–2)

Institutional catering

627 establishments

+7 ratings (30d) · 4 low (0–2)

Mobile caterers

384 establishments

+3 ratings (30d) · 9 low (0–2)

Retail supermarkets

353 establishments

+5 ratings (30d) · 14 low (0–2)

Hotels & B&Bs

150 establishments

+0 ratings (30d) · 3 low (0–2)

Manufacturers / packers

46 establishments

+0 ratings (30d) · 0 low (0–2)

Distributors / transporters

41 establishments

+0 ratings (30d) · 4 low (0–2)

Importers / exporters

10 establishments

+0 ratings (30d) · 0 low (0–2)

Farmers / growers

5 establishments

+0 ratings (30d) · 0 low (0–2)

Neighbouring counties also host Takeaways establishments — Greater Manchester leads with 3,640 establishments for this sector.

Takeaways — neighbouring counties

Contextual navigation

Related sectors — Merseyside

Restaurants & cafés · 2,539 est.Mobile caterers · 384 est.Retailers — other · 2,520 est.Pubs & bars · 1,211 est.

Frequently asked questions

How many Takeaways establishments are in Merseyside?

1,653 FHRS establishments are classified as Takeaways in Merseyside — 14% of tracked FHRS premises in the county.

Which towns concentrate Takeaways in Merseyside?

The towns with the most establishments include Liverpool, St Helens, Southport. See the table below for establishment counts.

What is the FHRS rating activity for Takeaways in Merseyside?

13 FHRS ratings were published in the last 30 days, including 0 scored 0–2. 132 establishments currently hold a 0–2 rating (latest score). Inspection rate: 8 per 1,000 establishments.

How does Merseyside compare for Takeaways across England?

Merseyside ranks 6 of 48 counties by establishment count and holds 3% of the sector total on FoodProspect.

How can I export Takeaways data for Merseyside?

FoodProspect Live Watch covers county or sector scope — full historical export plus daily alerts. On this page, compare County watch vs Sector watch side by side on the pricing card.

Methodology & sources

This page aggregates FHRS establishments classified as Takeaways within Merseyside only. Cross-county and cross-sector benchmarks compare this local slice against the full FoodProspect dataset (all 48 ceremonial counties of England).

BusinessType → sector mapping follows the same rules as national sector pages. Companies House stats appear only where SIC mapping exists for Takeaways; premises and companies remain independent official records.

Town and neighbour-county rankings reflect the latest consolidated ETL snapshot. Low-rating lists show establishments currently scored 0–2 on their latest FHRS result. County coverage follows the latest consolidated ETL snapshot; historical aggregates are not retroactively restated when boundaries or mappings change.