Food for Thought at Harmonize food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Liverpool
Food for Thought at Harmonize holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 22 April 2026, 2 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: Food For Thought Harmonize Academy 7 Phillimore Road, Liverpool, L6 6DL
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Food for Thought at Harmonize 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% | ← Food for Thought at Harmonize | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Food for Thought at Harmonize 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 Food for Thought at Harmonize, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akshaya - The Picture Drome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Ali's Supermarket/Go Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Augustus John Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2014 |
| Aramark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
Questions about Food for Thought at Harmonize
What is Food for Thought at Harmonize's food hygiene rating?
Food for Thought at Harmonize has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Food for Thought at Harmonize 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food for Thought at Harmonize last inspected?
Food for Thought at Harmonize was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 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 Food for Thought at Harmonize?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food for Thought at Harmonize compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Food for Thought at Harmonize holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Food for Thought at Harmonize 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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