Metro Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Liverpool
Metro Sandwich Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 26 July 2022, more than 3 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: 251 Speke Road, Liverpool, L25 0NN
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Metro Sandwich Bar 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% | ← Metro Sandwich Bar | |
| 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 Metro Sandwich Bar 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 Metro Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain World Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| City End News Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2017 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2021 |
| Arncliffe Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2015 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2019 |
| 4% Fuel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Cakes by Andrew Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
Questions about Metro Sandwich Bar
What is Metro Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
Metro Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 26 July 2022.
Is Metro Sandwich Bar 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Metro Sandwich Bar last inspected?
Metro Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 26 July 2022, more than 3 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 Metro Sandwich Bar?
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 Metro Sandwich Bar compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Metro Sandwich Bar holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Metro Sandwich Bar 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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