Kerala Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Kerala Market 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 12 July 2023, 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: 536 Prescot Road, Liverpool, L13 3DB
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Kerala Market 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% | ← Kerala Market | |
| 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 Kerala Market 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 Kerala Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Pharmacy Old Swan Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| A A News Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2020 |
| Aramark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Alexander Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Alder Hey Family House trust Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Alder Hey Children's Hospital Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Alder Hey News Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
Questions about Kerala Market
What is Kerala Market's food hygiene rating?
Kerala Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 12 July 2023.
Is Kerala Market 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 Kerala Market last inspected?
Kerala Market was last inspected on 12 July 2023, 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 Kerala Market?
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 Kerala Market compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Kerala Market holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Kerala Market 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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