Seoul Plaza food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Seoul Plaza 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 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 68 - 69 St Johns Precinct Elliot Street, Liverpool, L1 1LR
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Seoul Plaza 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% | ← Seoul Plaza | |
| 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 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 Seoul Plaza 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 Seoul Plaza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| American Candy Empire LTD Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
| Bacino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Archies Fast Food And Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
| Albert’s Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Antonietta Gelato & Cioccolato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Seoul Plaza
What is Seoul Plaza's food hygiene rating?
Seoul Plaza has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Seoul Plaza 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 Seoul Plaza last inspected?
Seoul Plaza was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months 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 Seoul Plaza?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Seoul Plaza compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Seoul Plaza holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Seoul Plaza 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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