What is the average food hygiene rating in L1?

The average food hygiene rating in the L1 postcode area of Liverpool is 4.45 out of 5, across 534 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in L1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

382 food businesses in the L1 postcode area of Liverpool hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.5% of the 534 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

How many food businesses in L1 have a low hygiene rating?

35 food businesses in the L1 postcode area of Liverpool are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 L1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the L1 postcode area of Liverpool (751 establishments on record, 534 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 L1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the L1 postcode area of Liverpool hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.45/5, with 71.5% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 751 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

L1 (Liverpool) has 382 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 534 rated premises (71.5%). 35 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

Rating distribution in L1

5★ Very Good

382 (71.5%)

4★ Good

63 (11.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

54 (10.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

21 (3.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

11 (2.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.6%)

Plus 217 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in L1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in L1?: The average food hygiene rating in the L1 postcode area of Liverpool is 4.45 out of 5, across 534 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in L1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 382 food businesses in the L1 postcode area of Liverpool hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.5% of the 534 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.
How many food businesses in L1 have a low hygiene rating?: 35 food businesses in the L1 postcode area of Liverpool are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 L1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the L1 postcode area of Liverpool (751 establishments on record, 534 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.

Top-rated places in L1

VetchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 29A Hope Street, Liverpool · L1 9BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
LunyaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 53 - 55 Hanover Street, Liverpool · L1 3DN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Flight Club DartsPub/bar/nightclub · Flight Club Darts 5 - 6 Kenyon's Steps, Liverpool · L1 3DF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Hangar 34Other catering premises · 34 Greenland Street, Liverpool · L1 0BS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Maldron HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 2 Park Lane, Liverpool · L1 8AW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Arts Bar Hope StreetPub/bar/nightclub · 22 Hope Street, Liverpool · L1 9BY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Small Town BoyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2B Maryland Street, Liverpool · L1 9DE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
StarbucksRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Starbucks 2 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool · L1 8LW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
McDonald'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 18 - 19 Clayton Square, Liverpool · L1 1QR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
SubwayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 39 Bold Street, Liverpool · L1 4EU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 April 2026
Browns LiverpoolRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 43A Paradise Street, Liverpool · L1 3EU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 March 2026
WagamamaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 10 14 Paradise Street, Liverpool · L1 8JF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 March 2026

Places needing improvement in L1

Pho HamRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basement 32 Hope Street, Liverpool · L1 9BX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
Hot ChillisTakeaway/sandwich shop · 36 Berry Street, Liverpool · L1 4JQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 June 2025
The Botanist Liverpool OneRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Site 16a 10 Kenyon's Steps, Liverpool · L1 3DF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 January 2026
Baron 84 Bar and GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 84 Bold Street, Liverpool · L1 4HR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
MONG KOKOther catering premises · Unit 7 Renshaw Street Food Market 95 Renshaw Street, Liverpool · L1 2SP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 June 2023
Hee Kee Cafe & RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 37 - 41 Hardman Street, Liverpool · L1 9AS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026
Amsterdam Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 16 - 18 Colquitt Street, Liverpool · L1 4DE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 May 2025
FrevoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 65 - 67 Hanover Street, Liverpool · L1 3DY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 November 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 751 real Food Standards Agency records for the L1 postcode area, of which 534 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.