Vetch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Liverpool
Vetch 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
This is a fresh result: Vetch was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 29A Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Vetch 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% | ← Vetch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Vetch 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 Vetch, 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 | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Arts Bar Hope Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Art School Cellars Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| 1931 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Avenues Cafe and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| A Sushi Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Aachen Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
| Artefact Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
Questions about Vetch
What is Vetch's food hygiene rating?
Vetch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Vetch 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 Vetch last inspected?
Vetch was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Vetch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vetch compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Vetch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Vetch 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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