A2Z Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
A2Z Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 October 2025, 8 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: 242 Walton Road, Liverpool, L4 4BE
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so A2Z Store sits behind roughly 2,273 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ← A2Z Store | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 A2Z Store 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 A2Z Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
| Adira Super Store (Kelly's Wines) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2018 |
| Ada Su's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2017 |
| Angels News and Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2020 |
| Al Baraka Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Autism Initiative (Reg Care Ho Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Alsop High School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
Questions about A2Z Store
What is A2Z Store's food hygiene rating?
A2Z Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 30 October 2025.
Is A2Z Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was A2Z Store last inspected?
A2Z Store was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 A2Z Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A2Z Store compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while A2Z Store holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects A2Z Store 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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