Heron Frozen Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Knowsley
Heron Frozen Foods holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 19 May 2023, more than 3 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: 63-65 Derby Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 9UQ
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Heron Frozen Foods 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% | ← Heron Frozen Foods | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Heron Frozen Foods 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 Heron Frozen Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Barkers Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Aaron Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Blacklow Brow Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Altbridge School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Crawford Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Heron Frozen Foods
What is Heron Frozen Foods's food hygiene rating?
Heron Frozen Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Knowsley Council on 19 May 2023.
Is Heron Frozen Foods 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heron Frozen Foods last inspected?
Heron Frozen Foods was last inspected on 19 May 2023, more than 3 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 Heron Frozen Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heron Frozen Foods compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while Heron Frozen Foods holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Heron Frozen Foods 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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