Knowsley Inn And Lounge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Knowsley
Knowsley Inn And Lounge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 20 August 2025, 10 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: Ribblers Lane, Knowsley, Knowsley, L34 9HA
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Knowsley Inn And Lounge 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% | ← Knowsley Inn And Lounge | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Knowsley Inn And Lounge 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 Knowsley Inn And Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activate CES Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Explorers Kirkby School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bluebell Park School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Brewger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Blends Flavours & Colours Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| Activate Arts Ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Euro Garages Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Croxteth Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2019 |
Questions about Knowsley Inn And Lounge
What is Knowsley Inn And Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Knowsley Inn And Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Knowsley Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Knowsley Inn And Lounge 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Knowsley Inn And Lounge last inspected?
Knowsley Inn And Lounge was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 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 Knowsley Inn And Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Knowsley Inn And Lounge compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while Knowsley Inn And Lounge holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Knowsley Inn And Lounge 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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