The Old Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
The Old Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 June 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: 674 - 676 Prescot Road, Liverpool, L13 5XG
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts The Old Tavern 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% | ← The Old Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Old Tavern 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 Old Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2018 |
| A A News Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2020 |
| Allied Pharmacy Old Swan Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Alexander Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Alder Hey Family House trust Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Aramark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Alder Hey News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
| Alder Hey Children's Hospital Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
Questions about The Old Tavern
What is The Old Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Old Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 16 June 2022.
Is The Old Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Tavern last inspected?
The Old Tavern was last inspected on 16 June 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 The Old Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Tavern compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Old Tavern 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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