The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon) 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 2 March 2026, 4 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: 7 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DS
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon) 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% | ← The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2019 |
| American Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2019 |
| Antonietta Gelato & Cioccolato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2019 |
| Arket Takeaway/sandwich shop | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2019 |
| Barburrito Takeaway/sandwich shop | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| 8 By Andrew Sheridan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon)
What is The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon)'s food hygiene rating?
The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 2 March 2026.
Is The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon) 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 The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon) last inspected?
The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon) was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
How does The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon) compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon) 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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