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Corner Café, situated on Prescot Road, has faced legal penalties after admitting to twelve violations of food safety and hygiene standards. Liverpool City Council’s Environmental Health Officers identified these breaches during two separate inspections conducted last year. At that time, the café, managed by The Corner Cafe Liverpool Limited, served customers both on-site and via takeaway.
During an inspection in June, officers uncovered a severe mouse infestation within the premises. Mouse droppings were found extensively, including on and beneath cooking appliances, and in direct contact with food items. A live mouse was observed in a hole behind a kitchen cooker. Despite these findings, the café had not implemented adequate measures to control the pest issue while continuing its operations. The unsanitary condition prompted officers to close the establishment immediately, deeming it a direct threat to public health. Mice are known to carry diseases such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria, and Hantavirus, which can cause serious illness, especially in vulnerable individuals.
Following the initial visit, the café received the lowest possible Food Hygiene Rating of 0, indicating urgent improvement was necessary. A follow-up inspection in November 2025 revealed ongoing rodent activity, including mouse droppings. Additionally, grease buildup and food debris were found behind equipment, along with food items that were almost a week past their expiration date. Although these conditions were concerning, no imminent health risk was identified during this later inspection, and the café was not forced to close. It was instead assigned a Food Hygiene Rating of 1, signaling major improvements were still required.
In September of this year, Corner Café pleaded guilty in Liverpool Magistrates Court to breaches of food safety and hygiene regulations and received sentencing on 29 October. The business was fined £2,700 and currently holds a Food Hygiene Rating of 1. The Council’s Environmental Health service manages the national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme locally, enabling the public to check hygiene standards of most food establishments in Liverpool through the official website. Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Culture, emphasized the legal duty of food businesses to maintain hygiene and protect customers, stating: “The presence of mice, evidence of contamination and poor food hygiene practices presented an unacceptable risk to public health. Despite being given opportunities to address these issues, significant concerns remained.” He further urged residents to consult food hygiene ratings before choosing where to eat
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