Go Local/Star News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Go Local/Star 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 5 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 25 - 27 London Road, Liverpool, L3 8HR
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Go Local/Star 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% | ← Go Local/Star 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 Good
- 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 Go Local/Star 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 Go Local/Star News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast, First Class Lounge Liverpool Lime Street Other catering premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| American Candy Empire LTD Retailers - other | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Ask Italian/Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Avas bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Archies Fast Food And Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
| Antonietta Gelato & Cioccolato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Go Local/Star News
What is Go Local/Star News's food hygiene rating?
Go Local/Star News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Go Local/Star 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 Go Local/Star News last inspected?
Go Local/Star News was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 months 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 Go Local/Star News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Go Local/Star News compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Go Local/Star News holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Go Local/Star 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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