The Canon Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
The Canon Hotel 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 10 April 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: 87 Townsend Lane, Liverpool, L6 0AY
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Canon Hotel 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 Canon Hotel | |
| 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 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 Canon Hotel 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 Canon Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Parish Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2019 |
| Amy's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Asda Walton Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2019 |
| AJ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
Questions about The Canon Hotel
What is The Canon Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Canon Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 10 April 2024.
Is The Canon Hotel 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 The Canon Hotel last inspected?
The Canon Hotel was last inspected on 10 April 2024, more than 2 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 Canon Hotel?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Canon Hotel compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while The Canon Hotel holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Canon Hotel 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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