Waterfields food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Knowsley
Waterfields holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 61 Derby Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 9UQ
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts Waterfields 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% | ← Waterfields | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Waterfields 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 Waterfields, 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 Waterfields
What is Waterfields's food hygiene rating?
Waterfields has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Waterfields 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waterfields last inspected?
Waterfields was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 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 Waterfields?
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 Waterfields compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and Waterfields is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Waterfields 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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Understanding this rating
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