Explorers Kirkby food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Knowsley
Explorers Kirkby holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby, L32 6QG
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts Explorers Kirkby 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% | ← Explorers Kirkby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Explorers Kirkby 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 Explorers Kirkby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activate CES Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Fryer Tucks Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Gerry Wongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Bluebell Park School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Activate Arts Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Greggs At Morrisons Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Coffee Wagon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Explorers Kirkby
What is Explorers Kirkby's food hygiene rating?
Explorers Kirkby has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Explorers Kirkby 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Explorers Kirkby last inspected?
Explorers Kirkby was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 Explorers Kirkby?
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 Explorers Kirkby compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and Explorers Kirkby is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Explorers Kirkby 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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