The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop) 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 10 July 2023, 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: L Oriel Bar And Restaurant Oriel Chambers 14 - 16 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 8TD
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop) 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% | ← The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop) 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 Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Water St Mediterranean Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| 62 Castle Street Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| Angels Vip Other catering premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2014 |
| 8 By Andrew Sheridan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Aloft Liverpool Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Angels Paradise Other catering premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Angels Paradise Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
Questions about The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop)
What is The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop)'s food hygiene rating?
The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 10 July 2023.
Is The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop) 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 The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop) last inspected?
The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop) was last inspected on 10 July 2023, 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 The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop) compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop) 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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