May Bo Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Knowsley
May Bo Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 19 February 2026, 4 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: 26 Molyneux Drive, Prescot, Knowsley, L35 5DY
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so May Bo Takeaway sits behind roughly 586 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ← May Bo Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 May Bo Takeaway 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 May Bo Takeaway, 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 May Bo Takeaway
What is May Bo Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
May Bo Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Knowsley Council on 19 February 2026.
Is May Bo Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 May Bo Takeaway last inspected?
May Bo Takeaway was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 May Bo Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does May Bo Takeaway compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while May Bo Takeaway holds a 3. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects May Bo Takeaway 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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