Masons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
Masons Arms 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 1 October 2025, 9 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: 646 Prescot Road, Liverpool, L13 5XE
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Masons Arms 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% | ← Masons Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Masons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2018 |
| A A News Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2020 |
| Allied Pharmacy Old Swan Retailers - other | 213 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 News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
| Alder Hey Children's Hospital Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
Questions about Masons Arms
What is Masons Arms's food hygiene rating?
Masons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms last inspected?
Masons Arms was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
How does Masons Arms compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Masons Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Masons Arms 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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