Bexleys food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Bexleys holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 12 March 2024, more than 2 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: 561 Prescot Road, Liverpool, L13 5UX
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Bexleys 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% | ← Bexleys | |
| 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 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 Bexleys 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 Bexleys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2018 |
| A A News Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2020 |
| Allied Pharmacy Old Swan Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Aramark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Alexander Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Alder Hey Family House trust Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Alder Hey Children's Hospital Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Alder Hey News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
Questions about Bexleys
What is Bexleys's food hygiene rating?
Bexleys has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 12 March 2024.
Is Bexleys 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bexleys last inspected?
Bexleys was last inspected on 12 March 2024, more than 2 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 Bexleys?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bexleys compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Bexleys holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Bexleys 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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