Liquid Library food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Nottingham City
Liquid Library holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 6 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: 17 Goldsmith Street, NG1 5JT
How it compares in Nottingham City
In Nottingham City, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Liquid Library sits behind roughly 2,402 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,402 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 167 | 6% | ← Liquid Library | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 352 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Liquid Library 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 Liquid Library, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Krazy Kandy Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Afro Caribbean Food Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| ALEA Casino Marco Pierre White Other catering premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| 400 Rabbits Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Another? Pub/bar/nightclub | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Alcove Pub/bar/nightclub | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Liquid Library
What is Liquid Library's food hygiene rating?
Liquid Library has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Nottingham City Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Liquid Library 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Liquid Library last inspected?
Liquid Library was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Liquid Library?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Liquid Library compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,671 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, while Liquid Library holds a 4. 167 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Liquid Library 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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