Food hygiene ratings in Whiston
There are 45 food businesses in Whiston with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Knowsley Council. One more is awaiting a first inspection, or is exempt because it handles too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Whiston
66% of rated businesses in Whiston hold the top score of 5, and 80% hold a 4 or better. 5 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Knowsley as a whole, 66% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Whiston is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 29 | 66% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 6 | 14% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 9% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 5% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 7% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Whiston
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Kens Oriental Supper Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 September 2025 |
| Panamia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 June 2026 |
| The Sensory Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 October 2025 |
| Lily The Pink Flowers And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 2 April 2025 |
| Premier - Dragon Supper Store Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 June 2024 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Whiston
How many food businesses in Whiston have a hygiene rating?
45 food businesses in Whiston have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Knowsley Council. 44 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Whiston?
66% of rated businesses in Whiston hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Whiston?
5 food businesses in Whiston hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 3 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Whiston?
Environmental health officers at Knowsley Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Whiston
- ASET Hospital 5 - Very good
- Brunch At No.10 5 - Very good
- Cafe 316 5 - Very good
- China Star Restaurant Awaiting inspection
- Costa Coffee 5 - Very good
- Costcutter 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Dragon News 5 - Very good
- Eaton Street Park Pavillion 5 - Very good
- Faz Ltd. 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Go Local 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Greggs 5 - Very good
- Halsnead Community Primary School 4 - Good
- Holt Hotel 5 - Very good
- Kens Oriental Supper Bar 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Kids Planet Waverton Cottage 5 - Very good
- Knowsley Resource And Recovery Centre 5 - Very good
- Lily The Pink Flowers And Coffee 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Little Cedars Montessori 5 - Very good
- Local Express 5 - Very good
- Mei Ho Takeaway 3 - Generally satisfactory
- MP Food And Wine 4 - Good
- Noodles Nursery 5 - Very good
- Panamia 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Pizza Queen 4 - Good
- Premier - Dragon Supper Store 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Sandfield Natural Play Centre (Nursery) 5 - Very good
- Spice Of Life Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Spice Village 5 - Very good
- St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Centre For Learning 5 - Very good
- St Leo's And Southmead Catholic Primary School 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.