The Western Approaches food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
The Western Approaches holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 169 Lower House Lane, Liverpool, L11 2SF
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts The Western Approaches among the 2,273 places in Liverpool holding top marks, 67% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ← The Western Approaches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 38 | 1% |
A further 1,143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Western Approaches none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Western Approaches, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd at St John Bosco Arts College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Abbey Road Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
| Bennetts Off Licence & General Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2017 |
| Britannia Fast Food Liverpool Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2017 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
Questions about The Western Approaches
What is The Western Approaches's food hygiene rating?
The Western Approaches has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 30 October 2017.
Is The Western Approaches safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Western Approaches last inspected?
The Western Approaches was last inspected on 30 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Western Approaches?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Western Approaches compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Western Approaches is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Western Approaches and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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