Black Barrel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
Black Barrel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 April 2021, more than 5 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: 6 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0NA
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Black Barrel sits behind roughly 2,273 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ← Black Barrel | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Black Barrel 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 Black Barrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Water St Mediterranean Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| 62 Castle Street Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| 8 By Andrew Sheridan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Aloft Liverpool Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Angels Paradise Other catering premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| Angels Vip Other catering premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2014 |
| Angels Paradise Other catering premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
Questions about Black Barrel
What is Black Barrel's food hygiene rating?
Black Barrel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 22 April 2021.
Is Black Barrel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Barrel last inspected?
Black Barrel was last inspected on 22 April 2021, more than 5 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 Black Barrel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Barrel compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Black Barrel holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Black Barrel 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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