Continental Liquor Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Continental Liquor Store 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 25 October 2017, more than 8 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: 55 Lodge Lane, Liverpool, L8 0QE
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Continental Liquor Store 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% | ← Continental Liquor Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Continental Liquor Store 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 Continental Liquor Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Caribbean & Friends Lunch Club Other catering premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Abdallah & Sons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2017 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2021 |
| Abercromby Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2019 |
| Alkash News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
| A Sushi Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Art School Cellars Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Augustus John Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2014 |
Questions about Continental Liquor Store
What is Continental Liquor Store's food hygiene rating?
Continental Liquor Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 25 October 2017.
Is Continental Liquor Store 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 Continental Liquor Store last inspected?
Continental Liquor Store was last inspected on 25 October 2017, more than 8 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 Continental Liquor Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Continental Liquor Store compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Continental Liquor Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Continental Liquor Store 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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