Woolton News & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Woolton News & Wine 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 12 October 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: 75 Woolton Road, Liverpool, L19 5ND
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Woolton News & Wine 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% | ← Woolton News & Wine | |
| 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 Woolton News & Wine 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 Woolton News & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking PaPa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2022 |
| Big Bite Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| Craft Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Casa Roni Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2019 |
| Costa Coffee in Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
Questions about Woolton News & Wine
What is Woolton News & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Woolton News & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 12 October 2022.
Is Woolton News & Wine 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 Woolton News & Wine last inspected?
Woolton News & Wine was last inspected on 12 October 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 Woolton News & Wine?
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 Woolton News & Wine compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Woolton News & Wine holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Woolton News & Wine 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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