Universal Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Knowsley
Universal Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 1 August 2022, more than 3 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: 40 Molyneux Drive, Prescot, Knowsley, L35 5DY
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Universal Wine sits behind roughly 452 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ← Universal Wine | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Universal Wine 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 Universal Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Griffin House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Brunch At No.10 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Eaton Street Park Pavillion Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Chung Ku Prescot Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Universal Wine
What is Universal Wine's food hygiene rating?
Universal Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Knowsley Council on 1 August 2022.
Is Universal Wine 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Universal Wine last inspected?
Universal Wine was last inspected on 1 August 2022, more than 3 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 Universal Wine?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Universal Wine compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while Universal Wine holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Universal Wine 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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