The Dog House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Liverpool
The Dog House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 27 August 2021, more than 4 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: 15 - 17 Church Road, Liverpool, L15 9EA
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dog House 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% | ← The Dog House | |
| 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 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 The Dog House 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 Dog House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Amendment Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Bean There Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
| Allerton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2022 |
| B Shrigley & Son Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2019 |
| A Slower Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2019 |
| Adams Apple Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2019 |
| B Clarke and Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
Questions about The Dog House
What is The Dog House's food hygiene rating?
The Dog House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 27 August 2021.
Is The Dog House 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dog House last inspected?
The Dog House was last inspected on 27 August 2021, more than 4 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 The Dog House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dog House compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while The Dog House holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Dog House 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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