The Imperial food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Liverpool
The Imperial holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Imperial was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 109 Moss Lane, Liverpool, L9 8AQ
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Imperial sits behind roughly 2,803 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ← The Imperial | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Imperial 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 Imperial, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2021 |
| Bag a Bargain Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| A1 entertainments catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2021 |
| Aintree Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Autism Iniative Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2018 |
| All In One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2021 |
Questions about The Imperial
What is The Imperial's food hygiene rating?
The Imperial has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Liverpool Council on 3 June 2026.
Is The Imperial safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Imperial last inspected?
The Imperial was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Imperial?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Imperial compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while The Imperial holds a 3. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Imperial 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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