Belal's News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Belal's News holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 May 2024, more than 2 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: 16 Lawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 0EG
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Belal's News sits behind roughly 2,803 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ← Belal's News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Belal's 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 Belal's News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2021 |
| Alkash News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
| Afro Caribbean & Friends Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Abdallah & Sons Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2017 |
| Ali's Supermarket/Go Local Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
Questions about Belal's News
What is Belal's News's food hygiene rating?
Belal's News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Liverpool Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Belal's News safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Belal's News last inspected?
Belal's News was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 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 Belal's News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Belal's News compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Belal's News holds a 3. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Belal's 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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