Gateway Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Liverpool
Gateway Coffee Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 21 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 London Road, Liverpool, L3 8HY
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Gateway Coffee Shop 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% | ← Gateway Coffee Shop | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Gateway Coffee Shop 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 Gateway Coffee Shop, 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 | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| American Candy Empire LTD Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Avas bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Ask Italian/Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
| Archies Fast Food And Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Aachen Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
Questions about Gateway Coffee Shop
What is Gateway Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
Gateway Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 21 October 2022.
Is Gateway Coffee Shop 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gateway Coffee Shop last inspected?
Gateway Coffee Shop was last inspected on 21 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 Gateway Coffee Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gateway Coffee Shop compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Gateway Coffee Shop holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Gateway Coffee Shop 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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