RAFA Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Knowsley
RAFA Club 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 4 March 2019, more than 7 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: Broad Lane, Kirkby, Knowsley, L32 6QG
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts RAFA Club 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% | ← RAFA Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 RAFA Club 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 RAFA Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorers Kirkby School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Activate CES Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Fryer Tucks Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Gerry Wongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Bluebell Park School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Activate Arts Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Greggs At Morrisons Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about RAFA Club
What is RAFA Club's food hygiene rating?
RAFA Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 4 March 2019.
Is RAFA Club 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 RAFA Club last inspected?
RAFA Club was last inspected on 4 March 2019, more than 7 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 RAFA Club?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does RAFA Club compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and RAFA Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects RAFA Club 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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