Sun Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Knowsley
Sun 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
This is a fresh result: Sun Inn was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
85% of rated food businesses in Knowsley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Knowsley ratings →
Address: 11 Derby Street, Prescot, Knowsley, L34 3LE
How this rating has changed
Sun Inn was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts Sun Inn among the 458 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 | 458 | 66% | ← Sun Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 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 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 Sun 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 Sun Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deanes House Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Clockwork Studios Prescot CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Azur Pub/bar/nightclub | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
| Doogles Donuts Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Chatwins Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| B P Devlin's Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Feel Supreme Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Sun Inn
What is Sun Inn's food hygiene rating?
Sun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Sun 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 Sun Inn last inspected?
Sun Inn was last inspected on 29 July 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 Sun Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Sun Inn compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 698 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and Sun Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Sun 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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Understanding this rating
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Sun Inn is one of 141 rated food businesses in Prescot. See every hygiene rating in Prescot →
Knowsley inspects and rates 820 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Knowsley →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.knowsley.gov.uk
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