The Old Bank food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Knowsley
The Old Bank 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
The rating dates from 29 November 2023, 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: 601 Princess Drive, Huyton, Knowsley, L14 9ND
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts The Old Bank 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% | ← The Old Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Bank 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 The Old Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Adisco Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Create A Cake Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Compass Group at Dovecot Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2019 |
| Crawford Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| All In One Express Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Chans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2019 |
| Adam Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about The Old Bank
What is The Old Bank's food hygiene rating?
The Old Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 29 November 2023.
Is The Old Bank 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 The Old Bank last inspected?
The Old Bank was last inspected on 29 November 2023, 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 The Old Bank?
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 The Old Bank compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects The Old Bank 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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