Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Liverpool
Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 December 2019, more than 6 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: 142 - 144 London Road, Liverpool, L3 8JH
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna sits behind roughly 2,273 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ← Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna 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 Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast, First Class Lounge Liverpool Lime Street Other catering premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Augustus John Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2014 |
| Aachen Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
| Avas bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| American Candy Empire LTD Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
| Arts Bar Hope Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna
What is Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna's food hygiene rating?
Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 9 December 2019.
Is Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna last inspected?
Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna was last inspected on 9 December 2019, more than 6 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 Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna 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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