The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel 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 March 2022, more than 4 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: 24 Catharine Street, Liverpool, L8 7NL
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel 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% | ← The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel 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 The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art School Cellars Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| A Sushi Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Abercromby Nursery School Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2019 |
| 1931 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| 88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger/Pizza Amore/Dough Masters at Hope and Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Arts Bar Hope Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Artefact Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Avenues Cafe and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
Questions about The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel
What is The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 22 March 2022.
Is The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel 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 The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel last inspected?
The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel was last inspected on 22 March 2022, more than 4 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 The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel 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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