What is the average food hygiene rating in Liverpool?

The average food hygiene rating in Liverpool is 4.39 out of 5, across 3,334 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Liverpool compare with the national average for food hygiene?

67.9% of rated premises in Liverpool hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 11.8 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Liverpool 292 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

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

2,264 food businesses in Liverpool hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 67.9% of the 3,334 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

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

245 food businesses in Liverpool are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 40 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 Liverpool food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Liverpool (4,522 establishments on record, 3,334 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.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Liverpool

In Liverpool, 67.9% of 3,334 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.39/5. These figures cover 4,522 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Liverpool has 2,264 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 3,334 rated premises (67.9%). 245 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

5★ share: 67.9%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -11.8 pp
National rank: 292 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Liverpool

5★ Very Good

2,264 (67.9%)

4★ Good

508 (15.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

317 (9.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

118 (3.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

87 (2.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

40 (1.2%)

Plus 1,178 awaiting inspection and 10 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 1178 awaiting inspection and 10 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Liverpool: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Liverpool?: The average food hygiene rating in Liverpool is 4.39 out of 5, across 3,334 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Liverpool compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 67.9% of rated premises in Liverpool hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 11.8 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Liverpool 292 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Liverpool have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 2,264 food businesses in Liverpool hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 67.9% of the 3,334 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Liverpool have a low hygiene rating?: 245 food businesses in Liverpool are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 40 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 Liverpool food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Liverpool (4,522 establishments on record, 3,334 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.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Liverpool

L1751 places · 71.5% 5★

Top-rated places in Liverpool

WingstopTakeaway/sandwich shop · 72 Lord Street, Liverpool · L2 1TL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Deep Pan ExpressTakeaway/sandwich shop · 170 Scargreen Avenue, Liverpool · L11 3BE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Zorba CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 178 Aigburth Road, Liverpool · L17 9PE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Sable & CoPub/bar/nightclub · Ra3 25 Terminal 1 Airside John Lennon Airport Speke Hall Avenue, Liverpool · L24 1YD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Appebite BistroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 21 Woolton Street, Liverpool · L25 5NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Oasis In The ParkRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton Park Cafe Aigburth Drive, Liverpool · L17 1AP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
VetchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 29A Hope Street, Liverpool · L1 9BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
62 Castle Street HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 62 Castle Street, Liverpool · L2 7LQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Burger King (Airside)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · John Lennon Airport Speke Hall Avenue, Liverpool · L24 1YD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Kissing Gate (Airside)Pub/bar/nightclub · John Lennon Airport Speke Hall Avenue, Liverpool · L24 1YD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
LunyaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 53 - 55 Hanover Street, Liverpool · L1 3DN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Pastille BakeryManufacturers/packers · Unit 9 King Edward Industrial Estate Gibraltar Row, Liverpool · L3 7HJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Liverpool

L6 ContinentalRetailers - other · 499 West Derby Road, Liverpool · L6 4BW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
R&L CateringRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Queen Elizabeth Ii Law Courts Derby Square, Liverpool · L2 1XA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 March 2026
Rubens CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 20 - 21B The Colonnades Gower Street, Liverpool · L3 4AA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
Chung KuRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Columbus Quay, Liverpool · L3 4DB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Pho HamRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basement 32 Hope Street, Liverpool · L1 9BX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
Best Foods MegaRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 74 - 80 Farnworth Street, Liverpool · L6 9BD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 December 2025
Dev’s Eat and Treats TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 49 Breck Road, Liverpool · L4 2QS
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 March 2026
Goodness To GoTakeaway/sandwich shop · 86A Vauxhall Road, Liverpool · L3 6DL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 October 2024

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 4,522 real Food Standards Agency records for Liverpool, of which 3,334 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.