Hope Street News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Hope Street 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 27 August 2019, more than 6 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: 49 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9DZ
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Hope Street 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% | ← Hope Street 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hope Street 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 Hope Street News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Art School Cellars Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Artefact Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| 88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger/Pizza Amore/Dough Masters at Hope and Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| A Sushi Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Abercromby Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2019 |
| Avenues Cafe and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Arts Bar Hope Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Hope Street News
What is Hope Street News's food hygiene rating?
Hope Street News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 27 August 2019.
Is Hope Street 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 Hope Street News last inspected?
Hope Street News was last inspected on 27 August 2019, more than 6 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 Hope Street News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hope Street News compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Hope Street News holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Hope Street 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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