Polpetta food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Polpetta 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 2 October 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 1 Baltic Market Cains Brewery Village Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5XJ
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Polpetta 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% | ← Polpetta | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Polpetta, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Market Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2021 |
| Arts Bar Baltic Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| 92 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| 24 Kitchen Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| A Tavola Italian Deli Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2019 |
| Artefact Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| American Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
| 1931 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
Questions about Polpetta
What is Polpetta's food hygiene rating?
Polpetta has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Polpetta 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 Polpetta last inspected?
Polpetta was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
How does Polpetta compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Polpetta is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Polpetta 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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