Dandelion Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Knowsley
Dandelion Tavern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 427 Cronton Road, Cronton, Knowsley, WA8 5QG
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Dandelion Tavern sits behind roughly 451 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 451 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 20% | ← Dandelion Tavern | |
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Dandelion Tavern 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 Dandelion Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Cronton Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| All Saints Upton Primary School Orian Catering School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Cronton Lane Bakery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Cronton Fish Bar 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Black Horse Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2021 |
Questions about Dandelion Tavern
What is Dandelion Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Dandelion Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Knowsley Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Dandelion Tavern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dandelion Tavern last inspected?
Dandelion Tavern was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Knowsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dandelion Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dandelion Tavern compare to other places in Knowsley?
65% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while Dandelion Tavern holds a 4. 135 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Dandelion Tavern 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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