River & Roads Cafe and Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Liverpool
River & Roads Cafe and Bistro 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 19 June 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: 176 Regent Road, Liverpool, L20 8DF
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts River & Roads Cafe and Bistro 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% | ← River & Roads Cafe and Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 River & Roads Cafe and Bistro 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 River & Roads Cafe and Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2019 |
| All Budget Catering Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Angels News and Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2020 |
| Afton Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Autism Initiative (Reg Care Ho Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
Questions about River & Roads Cafe and Bistro
What is River & Roads Cafe and Bistro's food hygiene rating?
River & Roads Cafe and Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 19 June 2023.
Is River & Roads Cafe and Bistro 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 River & Roads Cafe and Bistro last inspected?
River & Roads Cafe and Bistro was last inspected on 19 June 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 River & Roads Cafe and Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 River & Roads Cafe and Bistro compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and River & Roads Cafe and Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects River & Roads Cafe and Bistro 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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