The Font Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
The Font Bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 February 2024, 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: 1 Arrad Street, Liverpool, L7 7JE
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Font Bar sits behind roughly 2,803 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ← The Font Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Font 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 Font Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Bar Hope Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| 88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger/Pizza Amore/Dough Masters at Hope and Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Art School Cellars Pub/bar/nightclub | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Avenues Cafe and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| A Sushi Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| 1931 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Aachen Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
| Augustus John Pub/bar/nightclub | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2014 |
Questions about The Font Bar
What is The Font Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Font Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Liverpool Council on 28 February 2024.
Is The Font Bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Font Bar last inspected?
The Font Bar was last inspected on 28 February 2024, more than 2 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 Font Bar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Font Bar compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while The Font Bar holds a 3. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Font 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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