The Kiosk (The Independent) food hygiene rating
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The Kiosk (The Independent) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 June 2019, more than 7 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: 42 - 46 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6EF
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts The Kiosk (The Independent) among the 2,273 places in Liverpool holding top marks, 67% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ← The Kiosk (The Independent) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 The Kiosk (The Independent) 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 The Kiosk (The Independent), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2019 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2019 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
| Antonietta Gelato & Cioccolato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Ask Italian/Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Bacino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Angels Paradise Other catering premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
Questions about The Kiosk (The Independent)
What is The Kiosk (The Independent)'s food hygiene rating?
The Kiosk (The Independent) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 14 June 2019.
Is The Kiosk (The Independent) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kiosk (The Independent) last inspected?
The Kiosk (The Independent) was last inspected on 14 June 2019, more than 7 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 The Kiosk (The Independent)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kiosk (The Independent) compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Kiosk (The Independent) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Kiosk (The Independent) 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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