Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Liverpool
Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 296 - 298 Kensington, Liverpool, L7 2RN
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee sits behind roughly 2,803 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ← Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee 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 Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akshaya - The Picture Drome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Ali's Supermarket/Go Local Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Augustus John Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2014 |
| Aramark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
Questions about Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee
What is Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Liverpool Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee last inspected?
Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee holds a 3. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee 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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