Only Fools food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
Only Fools 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 1 December 2021, 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: 13 - 21 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AU
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Only Fools 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% | ← Only Fools | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Only Fools 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 Only Fools, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Park Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| Bar 54 Pub/bar/nightclub | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2019 |
| Bakchich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2021 |
| Albert’s Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Aquapod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Archies Fast Food And Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
Questions about Only Fools
What is Only Fools's food hygiene rating?
Only Fools has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 1 December 2021.
Is Only Fools 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 Only Fools last inspected?
Only Fools was last inspected on 1 December 2021, 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 Only Fools?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Only Fools compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Only Fools is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Only Fools 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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