Guardian News food hygiene rating
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Guardian News 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 4 January 2021, more than 5 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: 47 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EU
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Guardian News 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% | ← Guardian News | |
| 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 Guardian News 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 Guardian News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquapod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bakchich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2021 |
| Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
| Avas bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| 81 Renshaw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2019 |
| Archies Fast Food And Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Bar 54 Pub/bar/nightclub | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2019 |
| American Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
Questions about Guardian News
What is Guardian News's food hygiene rating?
Guardian News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 4 January 2021.
Is Guardian News 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 Guardian News last inspected?
Guardian News was last inspected on 4 January 2021, more than 5 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 Guardian News?
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 Guardian News compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Guardian News holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Guardian News 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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