Unicorn Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Knowsley
Unicorn Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 405 Cronton Road, Cronton, Knowsley, WA8 5QF
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts Unicorn Inn 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% | ← Unicorn Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Unicorn Inn 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 Unicorn Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Cronton Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| All Saints Upton Primary School Orian Catering School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Bee Sweet Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Cronton Lane Bakery Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Cronton Fish Bar 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Unicorn Inn
What is Unicorn Inn's food hygiene rating?
Unicorn Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 28 November 2024.
Is Unicorn Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Unicorn Inn last inspected?
Unicorn Inn was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 19 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 Unicorn Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Unicorn Inn compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and Unicorn Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Unicorn Inn 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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