Shizys Off licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Shizys Off licence 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 24 July 2024, 23 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: 135 Picton Road, Liverpool, L15 4LG
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Shizys Off licence 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% | ← Shizys Off licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Shizys 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 Shizys Off licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2021 |
| Alkash News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
| 21st Amendment Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| A Slower Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2019 |
Questions about Shizys Off licence
What is Shizys Off licence's food hygiene rating?
Shizys Off licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 24 July 2024.
Is Shizys Off licence 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 Shizys Off licence last inspected?
Shizys Off licence was last inspected on 24 July 2024, 23 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 Shizys Off licence?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shizys Off licence compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Shizys Off licence holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Shizys 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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