Quarry Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Knowsley
Quarry Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2026, 3 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: 1 Old Rough Lane, Northwood, Kirkby, L33 6XE
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts Quarry Cafe among the 451 places in Knowsley holding top marks, 65% 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 | 451 | 65% | ← Quarry Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 20% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Quarry Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Kids In Bloom@Northwood Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Appleby Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| John Morris - Sweet Stall Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Kirkby Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Coffee Wagon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Quarry Cafe
What is Quarry Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Quarry Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 27 March 2026.
Is Quarry Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Quarry Cafe last inspected?
Quarry Cafe was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Knowsley Council rather than by the business.
How does Quarry Cafe compare to other places in Knowsley?
65% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and Quarry Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Quarry 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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