818 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 65.1% rated "very good".
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| All In One | L36 5XN | 0 | May 14, 2026 |
| B And M Bargains | L34 5NQ | 0 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Beno's | L32 6QA | 1 | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Chop And Wok | L25 5NA | 1 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Chungs Super Fry | L35 2UA | 1 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Gentwood Convenience Store | L36 2QB | 1 | Jun 03, 2025 |
| Go Local | L36 6EX | 1 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Halewood News | L26 0TE | 1 | Dec 02, 2025 |
| Jophilray African Store | L32 8RD | 1 | May 08, 2026 |
| Kens Oriental Supper Bar | L35 3QW | 1 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Longview House | L36 6ED | 1 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Manchester Road Supper Bar | L34 5UD | 1 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Miami Pizza | L36 3RF | 1 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Olives Café | L14 0LX | 1 | May 29, 2025 |
| Page Moss News & Booze | L36 3RF | 1 | Sep 23, 2025 |
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.
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.
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.