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Hardman Off Licence food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Liverpool

Hardman Off Licence 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 21 March 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: 6 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AX

How it compares in Liverpool

That puts Hardman Off Licence 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.

Every rated food business in Liverpool
5 out of 5 2,273 67% ← Hardman Off Licence
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

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 Hardman Off Licence 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 Hardman Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Avenues Cafe and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 102 yards away 5 - Very good 30 November 2021
Artefact Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 134 yards away 5 - Very good 1 September 2023
1931 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 152 yards away 5 - Very good 13 February 2023
88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger/Pizza Amore/Dough Masters at Hope and Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub 206 yards away 5 - Very good 5 September 2022
Arts Bar Hope Street Pub/bar/nightclub 208 yards away 5 - Very good 6 May 2026
81 Renshaw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 260 yards away 5 - Very good 18 April 2019
American Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop 263 yards away 5 - Very good 5 February 2019
Aachen Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 283 yards away 5 - Very good 4 February 2019

Questions about Hardman Off Licence

What is Hardman Off Licence's food hygiene rating?

Hardman Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 21 March 2023.

Is Hardman Off Licence 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 Hardman Off Licence last inspected?

Hardman Off Licence was last inspected on 21 March 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 Hardman Off Licence?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hardman Off Licence compare to other places in Liverpool?

67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Hardman Off Licence is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Liverpool Council inspects Hardman Off Licence 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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