The Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Liverpool
The Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 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: Alder Hey Childrens Hospital East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L12 2AP
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts The Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital 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 Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital 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 Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Hey News Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
| Alder Hey Family House trust Other catering premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Alder Hey Children's Hospital Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Ash Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2022 |
| Alexander Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Bright Horizons Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Broadgreen Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
Questions about The Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital
What is The Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital's food hygiene rating?
The Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 21 January 2025.
Is The Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital last inspected?
The Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 The Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Baguette Co. at Alder Hey Children's Hospital 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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