Harpers Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Liverpool
Harpers Pizza holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 October 2020, more than 5 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: 14 - 16 Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BS
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Harpers Pizza sits behind roughly 2,803 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ← Harpers Pizza | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Harpers Pizza 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 Harpers Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakchich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2021 |
| Aquapod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bar 54 Pub/bar/nightclub | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2019 |
| Ball Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| Albert’s Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
| American Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
| Archies Fast Food And Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
Questions about Harpers Pizza
What is Harpers Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Harpers Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Liverpool Council on 12 October 2020.
Is Harpers Pizza safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Harpers Pizza last inspected?
Harpers Pizza was last inspected on 12 October 2020, more than 5 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 Harpers Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harpers Pizza compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Harpers Pizza holds a 3. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Harpers Pizza 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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