Dough Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
Dough Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 November 2022, more than 3 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: 231 Hilbre Street, Liverpool, L3 5GF
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Dough Bar 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% | ← Dough Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dough Bar 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 Dough Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast, First Class Lounge Liverpool Lime Street Other catering premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Avas bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| American Candy Empire LTD Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
| Archies Fast Food And Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Bacino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Albert’s Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
Questions about Dough Bar
What is Dough Bar's food hygiene rating?
Dough Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 2 November 2022.
Is Dough Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dough Bar last inspected?
Dough Bar was last inspected on 2 November 2022, more than 3 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 Dough Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Dough Bar compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Dough Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Dough Bar 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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