Carls Vauxhall News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Carls Vauxhall 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 24 November 2014, more than 11 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: 25 Vauxhall Road, Liverpool, L3 6BL
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Carls Vauxhall 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% | ← Carls Vauxhall 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 Very 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 Carls Vauxhall 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 Carls Vauxhall News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Paradise Other catering premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Aloft Liverpool Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Angels Vip Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2014 |
| Angels Paradise Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Ask Italian/Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
| Alerta Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| 8 By Andrew Sheridan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Carls Vauxhall News
What is Carls Vauxhall News's food hygiene rating?
Carls Vauxhall News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 24 November 2014.
Is Carls Vauxhall 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 Carls Vauxhall News last inspected?
Carls Vauxhall News was last inspected on 24 November 2014, more than 11 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 Carls Vauxhall 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carls Vauxhall News compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Carls Vauxhall News holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Carls Vauxhall 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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