Go Local Extra (Western Supermarket) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Go Local Extra (Western Supermarket) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2019, more than 7 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: 188 - 192 Western Avenue, Liverpool, L24 3UT
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Go Local Extra (Western Supermarket) 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% | ← Go Local Extra (Western Supermarket) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Go Local Extra (Western Supermarket) 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 Extra (Western Supermarket), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King (Airside) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Greggs (Landside) Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Food For Thought at Stockton Wood School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2021 |
| Air Unlimited Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| CE3 Enterprises CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2019 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Go Local Extra (Western Supermarket)
What is Go Local Extra (Western Supermarket)'s food hygiene rating?
Go Local Extra (Western Supermarket) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 26 March 2019.
Is Go Local Extra (Western Supermarket) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Go Local Extra (Western Supermarket) last inspected?
Go Local Extra (Western Supermarket) was last inspected on 26 March 2019, more than 7 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 Go Local Extra (Western Supermarket)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Extra (Western Supermarket) compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Go Local Extra (Western Supermarket) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Go Local Extra (Western Supermarket) 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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