City Vaults food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
City Vaults holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 22 October 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: 14 Cook Street, Liverpool, L2 9QU
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so City Vaults 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% | ← City Vaults | |
| 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 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 City Vaults 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 City Vaults, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 By Andrew Sheridan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Angels Paradise Other catering premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| 62 Castle Street Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Aloft Liverpool Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
| Angels Paradise Other catering premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| 8 Water St Mediterranean Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
Questions about City Vaults
What is City Vaults's food hygiene rating?
City Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 22 October 2021.
Is City Vaults 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was City Vaults last inspected?
City Vaults was last inspected on 22 October 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 City Vaults?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 City Vaults compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while City Vaults holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects City Vaults 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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