The Peacock Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Knowsley
The Peacock Hotel 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 17 July 2019, more than 6 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: Bigdale Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, L33 6XJ
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts The Peacock Hotel 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 Peacock Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Peacock Hotel 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 Peacock Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Kids In Bloom@Northwood Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Appleby Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| John Morris - Sweet Stall Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Kirkby Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about The Peacock Hotel
What is The Peacock Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Peacock Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 17 July 2019.
Is The Peacock Hotel 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 Peacock Hotel last inspected?
The Peacock Hotel was last inspected on 17 July 2019, more than 6 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 Peacock Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Peacock Hotel compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Peacock Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects The Peacock Hotel 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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