Geneva Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Peterborough City
Geneva Bar 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 9 August 2023, more than 2 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: 43 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2RR
How it compares in Peterborough City
In Peterborough City, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Geneva Bar sits behind roughly 1,550 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,550 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ← Geneva Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 216 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 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 Geneva 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 Geneva Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Berneliu Uzeiga Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Al-Qibla Food Store Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Bombay Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| A’More Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| 33 1/3 Bar & Performing Arts Venue Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| ABM @ The Beeches Primary School School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| BG Mini Market Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Geneva Bar
What is Geneva Bar's food hygiene rating?
Geneva Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Peterborough City Council on 9 August 2023.
Is Geneva Bar 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 Geneva Bar last inspected?
Geneva Bar was last inspected on 9 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Peterborough City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Geneva Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Geneva Bar compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, while Geneva Bar holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Geneva 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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