Nova Scotia food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Liverpool
Nova Scotia holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 26 September 2025, 9 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: Ground Floor 1 Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1BP
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Nova Scotia 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% | ← Nova Scotia | |
| 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 Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| 62 Castle Street Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| 8 Water St Mediterranean Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| 8 By Andrew Sheridan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Barburrito Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Arket Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2019 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2019 |
| Angels Paradise Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
Questions about Nova Scotia
What is Nova Scotia's food hygiene rating?
Nova Scotia has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Nova Scotia 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nova Scotia last inspected?
Nova Scotia was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 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 Nova Scotia?
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 Nova Scotia compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Nova Scotia holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Nova Scotia 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.liverpool.gov.uk
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