Roger Smalley's Homeless Project food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Liverpool
Roger Smalley's Homeless Project holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the business and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 November 2022, 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: St Brides Church Percy Street, Liverpool, L8 7LT
How it compares in Liverpool
A 1 is rare: only 88 of 3,383 rated places in Liverpool score this low, about one in 38. By contrast 67% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ← Roger Smalley's Homeless Project | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Roger Smalley's Homeless Project the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Roger Smalley's Homeless Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Caring Premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2019 |
| Art School Cellars Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| 1931 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| A Sushi Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Artefact Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| 88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger/Pizza Amore/Dough Masters at Hope and Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Arts Bar Hope Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Avenues Cafe and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
Questions about Roger Smalley's Homeless Project
What is Roger Smalley's Homeless Project's food hygiene rating?
Roger Smalley's Homeless Project has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Liverpool Council on 24 November 2022.
Is Roger Smalley's Homeless Project safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Roger Smalley's Homeless Project last inspected?
Roger Smalley's Homeless Project was last inspected on 24 November 2022, 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 Roger Smalley's Homeless Project?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Roger Smalley's Homeless Project compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Roger Smalley's Homeless Project holds a 1. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Roger Smalley's Homeless Project 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Liverpool, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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