ASK Your Local Pantry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
ASK Your Local Pantry holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 24 August 2022, more than 3 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: 300 Kensington, Liverpool, L7 2RN
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so ASK Your Local Pantry 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% | ← ASK Your Local Pantry | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 ASK Your Local Pantry 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 ASK Your Local Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akshaya - The Picture Drome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Ali's Supermarket/Go Local Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Augustus John Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2014 |
| Aramark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
Questions about ASK Your Local Pantry
What is ASK Your Local Pantry's food hygiene rating?
ASK Your Local Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 24 August 2022.
Is ASK Your Local Pantry 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was ASK Your Local Pantry last inspected?
ASK Your Local Pantry was last inspected on 24 August 2022, more than 3 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 ASK Your Local Pantry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ASK Your Local Pantry compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while ASK Your Local Pantry holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects ASK Your Local Pantry 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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