Martin's Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Knowsley
Martin's Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Martin's Deli was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 29 Kirkby Market, Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre, L32 8RG
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts Martin's Deli 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% | ← Martin's Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Martin's Deli 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.
Questions about Martin's Deli
What is Martin's Deli's food hygiene rating?
Martin's Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Martin's Deli 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Martin's Deli last inspected?
Martin's Deli was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 Martin's Deli?
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 Martin's Deli compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and Martin's Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Martin's Deli 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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