Relish at Liverpool Central Library food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Liverpool
Relish at Liverpool Central Library 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 5 March 2024, 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: Central Library William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EW
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Relish at Liverpool Central Library 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% | ← Relish at Liverpool Central Library | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Relish at Liverpool Central Library 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 Relish at Liverpool Central Library, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Italian/Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Avanti West Coast, First Class Lounge Liverpool Lime Street Other catering premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| American Candy Empire LTD Retailers - other | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| American Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2019 |
| Antonietta Gelato & Cioccolato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2019 |
| Angels Paradise Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
Questions about Relish at Liverpool Central Library
What is Relish at Liverpool Central Library's food hygiene rating?
Relish at Liverpool Central Library has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 5 March 2024.
Is Relish at Liverpool Central Library 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 Relish at Liverpool Central Library last inspected?
Relish at Liverpool Central Library was last inspected on 5 March 2024, 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 Relish at Liverpool Central Library?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Relish at Liverpool Central Library compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Relish at Liverpool Central Library is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Relish at Liverpool Central Library 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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