Spendwell General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Spendwell General Stores 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 16 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: Spendwells 48 - 52 Lodge Lane, Liverpool, L8 0QL
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Spendwell General Stores 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% | ← Spendwell General Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Spendwell General Stores 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 Spendwell General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Caribbean & Friends Lunch Club Other catering premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Abdallah & Sons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2017 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2021 |
| Abercromby Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2019 |
| A Sushi Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Alkash News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
| Art School Cellars Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Augustus John Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2014 |
Questions about Spendwell General Stores
What is Spendwell General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Spendwell General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 16 November 2022.
Is Spendwell General Stores 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 Spendwell General Stores last inspected?
Spendwell General Stores was last inspected on 16 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 Spendwell General Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spendwell General Stores compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Spendwell General Stores holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Spendwell General Stores 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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