Gino D’Acampo’s restaurant in Liverpool has been given a ONE star hygiene rating as the FSA advises a ‘major improvement’
He is the owner of eight restaurants across the UK.
But Gino D’Acampo seems to have diverted attention away from the ball, as the Food Standards Agency has given his Liverpool restaurant a hygiene rating of just one star out of a possible five.
The 46-year-old TV chef’s restaurant, located on Old Hall Street, was inspected last month by the association, which was not impressed.
Giving it a ‘major improvement needed’ review, the FSA did not provide any further details as to why the second-worst possible rating was given.
With not only a restaurant but also a 360 sky bar, the Liverpool location is within the four-star INNSiDE By Melia hotel.
Not very good: Gino D’Acampo’s restaurant in Liverpool (pictured) received a one-star hygiene rating from the FSA
According to the FSA’s public record, they conducted an inspection on January 17.
With the lowest rating being a 0 and the highest being a 5, Gino’s restaurant received a 1, meaning a major improvement is needed.
While the report provided few details as to why, this usually means there are consistent breaches of food hygiene rules and often a lack of training within the organization.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Gino D’Acampo and the restaurant for comment.
A Gino D’Acampo Hotels and Leisure spokesperson told the Liverpool Echo: “We are extremely disappointed with this rating and have taken immediate action to address the points raised.”
‘Since then, our expert consultants have carried out a robust audit and are satisfied that corrective measures have been met.
“A reinspection has already been invited and we are confident to see a return to higher scores in line with our sister restaurants.”
With an open-plan layout surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, the restaurant seats 210 people.
Low rating: Giving it a ‘major improvement needed’ review, the FSA carried out an inspection of the facility last month
Details: While the report provided few details as to why, this generally means there are consistent breaches of food hygiene rules and often a lack of training within the organization.
The restaurant opened in 2021, with a la carte dishes starting at £12 and set menus ranging from £35.50 to £44.50.
While the 18th floor of the hotel is home to Gino’s 360 sky bar, offering a Cicchetti menu, afternoon tea and a variety of alcoholic beverages.
Gino often promotes the restaurant through his social media, regularly visiting with guests and staff.
He previously owned an Italian food business called My Pasta Bar in central London, which went into liquidation last year, reportedly leaving him owing almost £5m to multiple creditors.
Failed business: He previously owned an Italian food business called My Pasta Bar in central London, which went into liquidation last year, reportedly owing nearly £5m to multiple creditors.