First Choice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Liverpool
First Choice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 10 June 2025, 13 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: 52 Picton Road, Liverpool, L15 4LH
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so First Choice 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% | ← First Choice | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 First Choice 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 First Choice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2021 |
| Afro Caribbean & Friends Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Alkash News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
| Ali's Supermarket/Go Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Akshaya - The Picture Drome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Bahar Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Abdallah & Sons Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2017 |
Questions about First Choice
What is First Choice's food hygiene rating?
First Choice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 10 June 2025.
Is First Choice 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was First Choice last inspected?
First Choice was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 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 First Choice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 First Choice compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while First Choice holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects First Choice 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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