Holland and Barrett food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Holland and Barrett holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 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: Unit 8a New Mersey Retail Park, Liverpool, L24 8QB
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Holland and Barrett 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% | ← Holland and Barrett | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Holland and Barrett 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 Holland and Barrett, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2020 |
| Costa Coffee in Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Other catering premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2019 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| David Lloyd Leisure Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Cakes by Andrew Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
Questions about Holland and Barrett
What is Holland and Barrett's food hygiene rating?
Holland and Barrett has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Holland and Barrett 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holland and Barrett last inspected?
Holland and Barrett was last inspected on 30 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 Holland and Barrett?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holland and Barrett compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Holland and Barrett is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Holland and Barrett 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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