The Rocket food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
The Rocket 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 25 July 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Bowring Park Road, Liverpool, L14 3PA
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rocket 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% | ← The Rocket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Rocket 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 Rocket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| A A News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2020 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2018 |
| Allied Pharmacy Old Swan Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Alder Hey News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
| Ash Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2015 |
Questions about The Rocket
What is The Rocket's food hygiene rating?
The Rocket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 25 July 2022.
Is The Rocket 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 The Rocket last inspected?
The Rocket was last inspected on 25 July 2022, more than 3 years 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 Rocket?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rocket compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while The Rocket holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Rocket 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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