Unique Italiano food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Liverpool
Unique Italiano holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 22 March 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: 155 Breck Road, Liverpool, L4 2QZ
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Unique Italiano 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% | ← Unique Italiano | |
| 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 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 Unique Italiano 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 Unique Italiano, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Parish Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Akshaya - The Picture Drome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Ada Su's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Adira Super Store (Kelly's Wines) Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2018 |
Questions about Unique Italiano
What is Unique Italiano's food hygiene rating?
Unique Italiano has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Liverpool Council on 22 March 2023.
Is Unique Italiano safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Unique Italiano last inspected?
Unique Italiano was last inspected on 22 March 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 Unique Italiano?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Unique Italiano compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Unique Italiano holds a 3. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Unique Italiano 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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