The Food Group UK at DHL food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Liverpool
The Food Group UK at DHL 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 25 July 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: 1 Portal Way, Liverpool, L11 0JA
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts The Food Group UK at DHL 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 Food Group UK at DHL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Food Group UK at DHL 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 Food Group UK at DHL, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
| Croxteth Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2019 |
| Bluebell Park School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Croxteth Gems Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Activate Arts Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bennetts Off Licence & General Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2017 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
Questions about The Food Group UK at DHL
What is The Food Group UK at DHL's food hygiene rating?
The Food Group UK at DHL has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 25 July 2019.
Is The Food Group UK at DHL 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 Food Group UK at DHL last inspected?
The Food Group UK at DHL was last inspected on 25 July 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 The Food Group UK at DHL?
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 Food Group UK at DHL compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Food Group UK at DHL is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Food Group UK at DHL 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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