Bennetts Off Licence & General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Bennetts Off Licence & General Store 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 20 March 2017, more than 9 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: 124 Stonebridge Lane, Liverpool, L11 9AZ
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Bennetts Off Licence & General Store 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% | ← Bennetts Off Licence & General Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 528 | 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 1,145 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 Bennetts Off Licence & General Store 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 Bennetts Off Licence & General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Road Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at St John Bosco Arts College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Buzz Bingo Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| Britannia Fast Food Liverpool Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
Questions about Bennetts Off Licence & General Store
What is Bennetts Off Licence & General Store's food hygiene rating?
Bennetts Off Licence & General Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 20 March 2017.
Is Bennetts Off Licence & General Store 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 Bennetts Off Licence & General Store last inspected?
Bennetts Off Licence & General Store was last inspected on 20 March 2017, more than 9 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 Bennetts Off Licence & General Store?
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 Bennetts Off Licence & General Store compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,381 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Bennetts Off Licence & General Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Bennetts Off Licence & General Store 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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