Lobster Pot food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Liverpool
Lobster Pot holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 20 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DZ
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Lobster Pot 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% | ← Lobster Pot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lobster Pot 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 Lobster Pot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2019 |
| American Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2019 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
| Antonietta Gelato & Cioccolato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2019 |
| Arket Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2019 |
| Bacino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about Lobster Pot
What is Lobster Pot's food hygiene rating?
Lobster Pot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Lobster Pot 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lobster Pot last inspected?
Lobster Pot was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 months 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 Lobster Pot?
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 Lobster Pot compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Lobster Pot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Lobster Pot 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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