The Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
The Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Concert Square Concert Street, Liverpool
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts The Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon) 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% | ← The Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon) 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 Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 54 Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2019 |
| Ball Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| Bakchich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2021 |
| Aquapod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Albert’s Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
| Archies Fast Food And Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about The Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon)
What is The Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon)'s food hygiene rating?
The Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 3 September 2024.
Is The Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon) 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon) last inspected?
The Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon) was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 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 The Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon) compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon) 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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