Xiao Long Bao food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Liverpool
Xiao Long Bao holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 6 March 2024, more than 2 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: Xiao Long Bao 8 - 10 Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7EL
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Xiao Long Bao 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% | ← Xiao Long Bao | |
| 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 Xiao Long Bao 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 Xiao Long Bao, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Sushi Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Art School Cellars Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Abercromby Nursery School Caring Premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2019 |
| 88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger/Pizza Amore/Dough Masters at Hope and Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| 1931 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Arts Bar Hope Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Avenues Cafe and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Artefact Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
Questions about Xiao Long Bao
What is Xiao Long Bao's food hygiene rating?
Xiao Long Bao has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 6 March 2024.
Is Xiao Long Bao 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Xiao Long Bao last inspected?
Xiao Long Bao was last inspected on 6 March 2024, more than 2 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 Xiao Long Bao?
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 Xiao Long Bao compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Xiao Long Bao holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Xiao Long Bao 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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