AFC Knowsley Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Knowsley
AFC Knowsley Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 25 October 2025, 8 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: Lord Derby Pavilion, Knowsley Lane, Huyton, L34 7HD
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so AFC Knowsley Cafe 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% | ← AFC Knowsley Cafe | |
| 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 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 AFC Knowsley Cafe 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 AFC Knowsley Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chill Out Spa & Beauty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Derby Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Antonio's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 24 Karat Dessert Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| 5 Star Film Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Crawford Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Blends Flavours & Colours Limited Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
Questions about AFC Knowsley Cafe
What is AFC Knowsley Cafe's food hygiene rating?
AFC Knowsley Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Knowsley Council on 25 October 2025.
Is AFC Knowsley Cafe 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was AFC Knowsley Cafe last inspected?
AFC Knowsley Cafe was last inspected on 25 October 2025, 8 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 AFC Knowsley Cafe?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AFC Knowsley Cafe compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while AFC Knowsley Cafe holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects AFC Knowsley Cafe 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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