The Empire food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
The Empire 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 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 70 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4AG
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts The Empire 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 Empire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Empire 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 The Empire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert’s Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Bacino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Ball Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| Archies Fast Food And Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Bar 54 Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2019 |
| Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
| Bakchich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2021 |
Questions about The Empire
What is The Empire's food hygiene rating?
The Empire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 30 October 2024.
Is The Empire 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 Empire last inspected?
The Empire was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 The Empire?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Empire compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Empire is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Empire 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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Understanding this rating
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