Whitestone Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Knowsley
Whitestone Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 April 2026, 2 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: 56-58 Church Road, Roby, Knowsley, L36 9TP
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts Whitestone Lodge 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% | ← Whitestone Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whitestone Lodge 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 Whitestone Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All In One Express Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Blacklow Brow Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Barkers Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Aaron Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Adisco Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Compass Group at Dovecot Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2019 |
| Adam Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Chans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2019 |
Questions about Whitestone Lodge
What is Whitestone Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Whitestone Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Whitestone Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitestone Lodge last inspected?
Whitestone Lodge was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 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 Whitestone Lodge?
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 Whitestone Lodge compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and Whitestone Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Whitestone Lodge 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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Whitestone Lodge is one of 53 rated food businesses in Roby. See every hygiene rating in Roby →
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