Philharmonic Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Liverpool
Philharmonic Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: Philharmonic Hotel 30 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BX
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Philharmonic Hotel 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% | ← Philharmonic Hotel | |
| 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 Philharmonic Hotel 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 Philharmonic Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger/Pizza Amore/Dough Masters at Hope and Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Arts Bar Hope Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| 1931 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Avenues Cafe and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Art School Cellars Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Artefact Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Aachen Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
| A Sushi Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Philharmonic Hotel
What is Philharmonic Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Philharmonic Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Philharmonic Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Philharmonic Hotel last inspected?
Philharmonic Hotel was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 Philharmonic Hotel?
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 Philharmonic Hotel compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Philharmonic Hotel holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Philharmonic Hotel 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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