Popeyes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Knowsley
Popeyes 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 26 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 6A Academy Business Park, Lees Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, L33 7SA
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Popeyes 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% | ← Popeyes | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Popeyes 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 Popeyes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Greggs At Morrisons Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Fans Supporting Foodbanks Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Brewger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Dobra Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Fryer Tucks Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Gerry Wongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about Popeyes
What is Popeyes's food hygiene rating?
Popeyes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Knowsley Council on 26 March 2024.
Is Popeyes 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 Popeyes last inspected?
Popeyes was last inspected on 26 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Popeyes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Popeyes compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while Popeyes holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Popeyes 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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