Sophia Coffee and Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Liverpool
Sophia Coffee and Bistro 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
The rating dates from 13 May 2026, 2 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: 283 - 285 East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DB
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Sophia Coffee and Bistro 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% | ← Sophia Coffee and Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sophia Coffee and Bistro 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 Sophia Coffee and Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Hey News Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2022 |
| Ash Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
| Alder Hey Children's Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Alder Hey Family House trust Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Bradbury Fields Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2023 |
| Bulldog Butty Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2019 |
Questions about Sophia Coffee and Bistro
What is Sophia Coffee and Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Sophia Coffee and Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Sophia Coffee and Bistro 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 Sophia Coffee and Bistro last inspected?
Sophia Coffee and Bistro was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 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 Sophia Coffee and Bistro?
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 Sophia Coffee and Bistro compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Sophia Coffee and Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Sophia Coffee and Bistro 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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