Kirkby Coffee food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Knowsley
Kirkby Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 May 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: 127 Kirkby Market, Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre, L32 8RG
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts Kirkby Coffee among the 452 places in Knowsley holding top marks, 66% 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 | 452 | 66% | ← Kirkby Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Kirkby Coffee 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 Kirkby Coffee, 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 Kirkby Coffee
What is Kirkby Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Kirkby Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 30 May 2024.
Is Kirkby Coffee 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kirkby Coffee last inspected?
Kirkby Coffee was last inspected on 30 May 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 Kirkby Coffee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Kirkby Coffee compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and Kirkby Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Kirkby Coffee 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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