McKuhens of Liverpool food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
McKuhens of Liverpool 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 18 April 2023, 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: 95 Walton Vale, Liverpool, L9 4SR
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so McKuhens of Liverpool 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% | ← McKuhens of Liverpool | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 McKuhens of Liverpool 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 McKuhens of Liverpool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2021 |
| Aintree Day Nursery Caring Premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| A1 entertainments catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Bag a Bargain Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2021 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Barclays Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2019 |
| All In One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2021 |
Questions about McKuhens of Liverpool
What is McKuhens of Liverpool's food hygiene rating?
McKuhens of Liverpool has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 18 April 2023.
Is McKuhens of Liverpool 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 McKuhens of Liverpool last inspected?
McKuhens of Liverpool was last inspected on 18 April 2023, 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 McKuhens of Liverpool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McKuhens of Liverpool compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while McKuhens of Liverpool holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects McKuhens of Liverpool 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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