Food For Thought food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Liverpool
Food For Thought holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 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: Food For Thought Pleasant Street Primary School Pleasant Street, Liverpool, L3 5YQ
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Food For Thought 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% | ← Food For Thought | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aachen Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
| Avenues Cafe and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| 81 Renshaw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2019 |
| Arts Bar Hope Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Avas bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| 88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger/Pizza Amore/Dough Masters at Hope and Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| American Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
| Aquapod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Food For Thought
What is Food For Thought's food hygiene rating?
Food For Thought has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Food For Thought 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food For Thought last inspected?
Food For Thought was last inspected on 26 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 Food For Thought?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food For Thought compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Food For Thought is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Food For Thought 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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