Heron Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Liverpool
Heron Foods holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 May 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: 539 West Derby Road, Liverpool, L13 8AA
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Heron Foods sits behind roughly 2,803 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ← Heron Foods | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Heron Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Amy's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Aramark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| All Saints Parish Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Heron Foods
What is Heron Foods's food hygiene rating?
Heron Foods has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Liverpool Council on 16 May 2024.
Is Heron Foods safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Heron Foods last inspected?
Heron Foods was last inspected on 16 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
How does Heron Foods compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Heron Foods holds a 3. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Heron Foods 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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