Holt Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Knowsley
Holt Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 285 Warrington Road, Whiston, Knowsley, L35 8LA
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts Holt Hotel among the 451 places in Knowsley holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 451 | 65% | ← Holt Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Holt Hotel 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 Holt Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsdale Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Rainhill Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2023 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| ASET Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Eaton Street Park Pavillion Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Avondale Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Cornerstone Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Holt Hotel
What is Holt Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Holt Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 21 March 2024.
Is Holt Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holt Hotel last inspected?
Holt Hotel was last inspected on 21 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Holt Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holt Hotel compare to other places in Knowsley?
65% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and Holt Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Holt Hotel 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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