The Lisbon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
The Lisbon holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 December 2022, 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: Lisbon Buildings 35 Victoria Street, Liverpool
How it compares in Liverpool
A 1 is rare: only 88 of 3,383 rated places in Liverpool score this low, about one in 38. By contrast 67% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ← The Lisbon | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Lisbon the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Lisbon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
| Angels Paradise Other catering premises | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Angels Paradise Other catering premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Aloft Liverpool Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| American Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2019 |
| 8 By Andrew Sheridan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2019 |
| Antonietta Gelato & Cioccolato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about The Lisbon
What is The Lisbon's food hygiene rating?
The Lisbon has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Liverpool Council on 6 December 2022.
Is The Lisbon safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Lisbon last inspected?
The Lisbon was last inspected on 6 December 2022, 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 Lisbon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lisbon compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while The Lisbon holds a 1. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Lisbon 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.
Tell me when this changes
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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Liverpool, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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