World Duty Free food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
World Duty Free holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: World Duty Free Ra3 14 Level 2 John Lennon Airport Speke Hall Avenue, Liverpool, L24 1YD
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts World Duty Free 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% | ← World Duty Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 World Duty Free 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 World Duty Free, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King (Airside) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Greggs (Landside) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Go Local Extra (Western Supermarket) Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Air Unlimited Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Food For Thought at Stockton Wood School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2021 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| CE3 Enterprises CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Gather and Gather at NHSB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about World Duty Free
What is World Duty Free's food hygiene rating?
World Duty Free has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 23 March 2026.
Is World Duty Free 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was World Duty Free last inspected?
World Duty Free was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 months 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 World Duty Free?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 World Duty Free compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and World Duty Free is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects World Duty Free 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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