Chi Nar Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Liverpool
Chi Nar Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 27 February 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: 46 Penny Lane, Liverpool, L18 1DG
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Chi Nar Kitchen 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% | ← Chi Nar Kitchen | |
| 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 Chi Nar Kitchen 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 Chi Nar Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Slower Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2019 |
| Bean There Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
| 21st Amendment Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| B Shrigley & Son Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2019 |
| Adams Apple Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2019 |
| B Clarke and Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Allerton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2022 |
Questions about Chi Nar Kitchen
What is Chi Nar Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Chi Nar Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 27 February 2023.
Is Chi Nar Kitchen 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chi Nar Kitchen last inspected?
Chi Nar Kitchen was last inspected on 27 February 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 Chi Nar Kitchen?
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 Chi Nar Kitchen compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Chi Nar Kitchen holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Chi Nar Kitchen 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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