The Botanist food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
The Botanist holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2026, 5 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: 9 Britannia Pavilion Gower Street, Liverpool, L3 4AD
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts The Botanist 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% | ← The Botanist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Botanist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyles Coffee and Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Alberts Schenke Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| 24 Kitchen Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Barburrito Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Arket Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2019 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2019 |
| 62 Castle Street Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about The Botanist
What is The Botanist's food hygiene rating?
The Botanist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Botanist 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Botanist last inspected?
The Botanist was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
How does The Botanist compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Botanist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Botanist 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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