What is the average food hygiene rating in Knowsley?

The average food hygiene rating in Knowsley is 4.37 out of 5, across 691 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Knowsley compare with the national average for food hygiene?

64.8% of rated premises in Knowsley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 14.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Knowsley 301 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Knowsley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

448 food businesses in Knowsley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 64.8% of the 691 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Knowsley have a low hygiene rating?

64 food businesses in Knowsley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Knowsley food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Knowsley (794 establishments on record, 691 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Knowsley

In Knowsley, 64.8% of 691 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.37/5. These figures cover 794 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Knowsley has 448 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 691 rated premises (64.8%). 64 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 64.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -14.9 pp
National rank: 301 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Knowsley

5★ Very Good

448 (64.8%)

4★ Good

141 (20.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

38 (5.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

41 (5.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

22 (3.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 82 awaiting inspection and 21 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 82 awaiting inspection and 21 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Knowsley: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Knowsley?: The average food hygiene rating in Knowsley is 4.37 out of 5, across 691 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Knowsley compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 64.8% of rated premises in Knowsley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 14.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Knowsley 301 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Knowsley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 448 food businesses in Knowsley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 64.8% of the 691 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Knowsley have a low hygiene rating?: 64 food businesses in Knowsley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Knowsley food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Knowsley (794 establishments on record, 691 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Knowsley

Cafe 316Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Prescot Community Church, Old Colliery Road, Whiston, Knowsley · L35 3SX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Montgomery Residential Care HomeCaring Premises · 38 Blue Bell Lane, Huyton, Knowsley · L36 7XZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Aaron Grange Care HomeCaring Premises · 36 Blacklow Brow, Huyton, Knowsley · L36 5XG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Little Gems NurseryCaring Premises · Ravenscroft Primary School, Ebony Way, Tower Hill, Kirkby · L33 1XT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Baxterstorey Catering LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Amazon UK Services Unit 1 PLP Knowsley, Marl Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Kirkby · L33 7XQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Go Go DumplingsOther catering premises · L36
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
SHARE KnowsleyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Prescot Wesley Methodist Church, 8 Atherton Street, Prescot, Knowsley · L34 5QN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Omega CrunchRetailers - other · 126 Kirkby Market, Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre, Knowsley · L32 8RW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 May 2026
Martin's DeliRetailers - other · 29 Kirkby Market, Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre, Knowsley · L32 8RG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Kids Planet NurseryCaring Premises · Field Lane, Field Lane Estate, Knowsley · L10 0AG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
The Salvation ArmyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Prescot Salvation Army, Ash Grove, Prescot, Knowsley · L35 5BD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Sing Faye LiverpoolRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 12 Mackets Lane, Halewood, Knowsley · L25 0LQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Knowsley

B And M BargainsRetailers - other · B And M Retail Ltd, 4E Cables Retail Park, Steley Way, Prescot · L34 5NQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 September 2025
Natures ApproachRetailers - other · 52 Hillside Road, Huyton, Knowsley · L36 8BJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 June 2025
Halewood NewsRetailers - other · 1 Hollies Road, Halewood, Knowsley · L26 0TE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 December 2025
Olives CaféRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 60B Page Moss Lane, Roby, Knowsley · L14 0LX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 May 2025
PRM News & WineRetailers - other · 149 Thomas Lane, Huyton, Knowsley · L14 5NT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 March 2025
Page Moss News & BoozeRetailers - other · 66 Liverpool Road, Huyton, Knowsley · L36 3RF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 September 2025
Kens Oriental Supper BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 18 Dragon Drive, Whiston, Knowsley · L35 3QW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 September 2025
The Food BoxMobile caterer · L33
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 794 real Food Standards Agency records for Knowsley, of which 691 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.