The Baltimore food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Liverpool
The Baltimore holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 September 2023, more than 2 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: 1 Baltimore Street, Liverpool, L1 9BE
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts The Baltimore 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 Baltimore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenues Cafe and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Arts Bar Hope Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| 1931 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Artefact Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| 88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger/Pizza Amore/Dough Masters at Hope and Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Aachen Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
| 81 Renshaw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2019 |
| American Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
Questions about The Baltimore
What is The Baltimore's food hygiene rating?
The Baltimore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 1 September 2023.
Is The Baltimore 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Baltimore last inspected?
The Baltimore was last inspected on 1 September 2023, more than 2 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 Baltimore?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Baltimore compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Baltimore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Baltimore 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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