ArCains food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Liverpool
ArCains holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 2 March 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: 31 Grafton Street, Liverpool, L8 5SD
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so ArCains 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% | ← ArCains | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 ArCains 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 ArCains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Market Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2021 |
| Arts Bar Baltic Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| 92 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| 24 Kitchen Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| A Tavola Italian Deli Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2019 |
| Artefact Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| American Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
| 1931 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
Questions about ArCains
What is ArCains's food hygiene rating?
ArCains has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 2 March 2023.
Is ArCains 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was ArCains last inspected?
ArCains was last inspected on 2 March 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 ArCains?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 ArCains compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while ArCains holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects ArCains 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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