Nine Liverpool restaurants have received new hygiene ratings, with one scoring zero and others turning their fortunes around or retaining top scores.
The latest Liverpool scores published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) give a snapshot of the hygiene found on the date of the inspection, with ratings ranging from the top score of five, which is very good, to zero, which means urgent improvement is required.
Venues are marked on a number of factors, including the handling of food is stored, how food is prepared, cleanliness of facilities and how food safety is managed.
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The following businesses have recently had their ratings published on the FSA website, though visits may have taken place several weeks ago. Information is correct at the time of writing - October 2, 2025.
Take a look at nine of the latest ratings below.

5. The Edge at Joey Orr's, Rice Lane, Liverpool L9 8AP
The Edge at Joey Orr's received a five star rating following an inspection on September 24, 2025. | Google

6. The Botanist, Chavasse Park, Liverpool L2 9SQ
The Botanist received a five star rating following an inspection on September 19, 2025. | Emma Dukes

7. AKA Sushi, Bold Street, Liverpool L1 4DJ
AKA Sushi received a four star rating following an inspection on September 5, 2025. | FSA

8. Smash'D Bros, Rice Lane, Liverpool L9 1AQ
Smash'D Bros received a four star rating following an inspection on September 2, 2025. | Google


