The Wine Lodge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
The Wine Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 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: 159 - 161 Lodge Lane, Liverpool, L8 0QQ
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts The Wine Lodge 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 Wine Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Wine Lodge 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 Wine Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdallah & Sons Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2017 |
| Afro Caribbean & Friends Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2021 |
| Alkash News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2017 |
| Bar 25 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Aigburth Road Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Andy's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about The Wine Lodge
What is The Wine Lodge's food hygiene rating?
The Wine Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 25 August 2022.
Is The Wine Lodge 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wine Lodge last inspected?
The Wine Lodge was last inspected on 25 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 The Wine Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Wine Lodge compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Wine Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Wine Lodge 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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