Food Hygiene Ratings in Knowsley

818 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 65.1% rated "very good".

818
Businesses
4.4/5
Average Rating
24
Rated 0 or 1
65.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good65.1%452
Good19.5%135
Satisfactory6.1%42
Improvement Needed5.9%41
Major Improvement3.2%22
Urgent Improvement0.3%2

Business types

Retailers - other17521.4%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen15318.7%
Other catering premises11614.2%
Takeaway/sandwich shop11013.4%
School/college/university779.4%
Caring Premises637.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub617.5%
Mobile caterer313.8%

Food hygiene ratings in Knowsley are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 818 registered food businesses for Knowsley. Of these, 694 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 65.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. The snapshot contains 24 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
All In OneL36 5XN0May 14, 2026
B And M BargainsL34 5NQ0Sep 25, 2025
Beno'sL32 6QA1Jun 09, 2026
Chop And WokL25 5NA1Jan 30, 2026
Chungs Super FryL35 2UA1Mar 30, 2026
Gentwood Convenience StoreL36 2QB1Jun 03, 2025
Go LocalL36 6EX1Mar 26, 2026
Halewood NewsL26 0TE1Dec 02, 2025
Jophilray African StoreL32 8RD1May 08, 2026
Kens Oriental Supper BarL35 3QW1Sep 30, 2025
Longview HouseL36 6ED1Jun 17, 2026
Manchester Road Supper BarL34 5UD1Nov 19, 2025
Miami PizzaL36 3RF1Jul 10, 2025
Olives CaféL14 0LX1May 29, 2025
Page Moss News & BoozeL36 3RF1Sep 23, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Knowsley have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 452 food businesses in Knowsley with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 65.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Knowsley?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Knowsley?+

Inspection frequency in Knowsley depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies