The Premier food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Knowsley
The Premier holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 February 2025, 17 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: 15 - 17 Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre, Knowsley, L32 8RG
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Premier sits behind roughly 585 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 451 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ← The Premier | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Premier 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 The Premier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Banana Bunch Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Flames Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Coffee Wagon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Appleby Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bailey Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about The Premier
What is The Premier's food hygiene rating?
The Premier has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Knowsley Council on 13 February 2025.
Is The Premier safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Premier last inspected?
The Premier was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 17 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 The Premier?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Premier compare to other places in Knowsley?
65% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while The Premier holds a 3. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects The Premier 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Premier is one of 40 rated food businesses in Kirkby Town Centre. See every hygiene rating in Kirkby Town Centre →
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