AJ food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Liverpool
AJ 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 6 March 2019, more than 7 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: 42 Broad Lane, Liverpool, L11 1AJ
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts AJ 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% | ← AJ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 528 | 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 1,145 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 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 AJ 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 AJ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| Amy's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Asda Walton Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2019 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
| Almonds Green Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2017 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
Questions about AJ
What is AJ's food hygiene rating?
AJ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 6 March 2019.
Is AJ 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 AJ last inspected?
AJ was last inspected on 6 March 2019, more than 7 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 AJ?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AJ compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,381 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and AJ is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects AJ 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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