The Cafe at Tesco food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Liverpool
The Cafe at Tesco holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 January 2025, 17 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: 2 St Oswalds Street, Liverpool, L13 2BY
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts The Cafe at Tesco 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 Cafe at Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 The Cafe at Tesco 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 Cafe at Tesco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Pharmacy Old Swan Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| A A News Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2020 |
| Aramark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Alexander Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Alder Hey Family House trust Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Alder Hey Children's Hospital Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Alder Hey News Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
Questions about The Cafe at Tesco
What is The Cafe at Tesco's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe at Tesco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 27 January 2025.
Is The Cafe at Tesco 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cafe at Tesco last inspected?
The Cafe at Tesco was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 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 The Cafe at Tesco?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Cafe at Tesco compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Cafe at Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Cafe at Tesco 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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