Cafe Lucaya food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Liverpool
Cafe Lucaya holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2019, more than 6 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: Ground Floor Tower Building 22 Water Street, Liverpool, L3 1BA
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Cafe Lucaya 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% | ← Cafe Lucaya | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe Lucaya 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 Cafe Lucaya, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Water St Mediterranean Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| 62 Castle Street Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| Angels Vip Other catering premises | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2014 |
| 8 By Andrew Sheridan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Aloft Liverpool Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Angels Paradise Other catering premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Alerta Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Lucaya
What is Cafe Lucaya's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Lucaya has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 6 November 2019.
Is Cafe Lucaya 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Lucaya last inspected?
Cafe Lucaya was last inspected on 6 November 2019, more than 6 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 Cafe Lucaya?
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 Cafe Lucaya compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Lucaya is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Cafe Lucaya 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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