The Harp Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Warrington
The Harp Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 13 Palmyra Square South, WA1 1BL
How it compares in Warrington
That puts The Harp Bar among the 1,178 places in Warrington holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,178 | 77% | ← The Harp Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 155 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 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 The Harp Bar 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 Harp Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin's Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2021 |
| Bold Street House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Block 1 Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Cakebox Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bus Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cafe Alma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| BBM Warrington Ltd Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about The Harp Bar
What is The Harp Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Harp Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 17 December 2025.
Is The Harp Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Harp Bar last inspected?
The Harp Bar was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warrington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Harp Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Harp Bar compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and The Harp Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects The Harp Bar 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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