Cork and Fork food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Liverpool
Cork and Fork 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 23 March 2022, 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: 133 - 135 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DD
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Cork and Fork 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% | ← Cork and Fork | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Cork and Fork 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 Cork and Fork, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Clarke and Family Butchers Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Adams Apple Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2019 |
| B Shrigley & Son Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2019 |
| Allerton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2022 |
| Beechside Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| 52 Rose Lane Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2019 |
| Bean There Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Bluebell Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Cork and Fork
What is Cork and Fork's food hygiene rating?
Cork and Fork has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 23 March 2022.
Is Cork and Fork 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 Cork and Fork last inspected?
Cork and Fork was last inspected on 23 March 2022, 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 Cork and Fork?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cork and Fork compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Cork and Fork is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Cork and Fork 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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