Oak Tree Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Knowsley
Oak Tree Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2024, more than 2 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: Depot Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Kirkby, L33 3AR
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts Oak Tree Cafe 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% | ← Oak Tree Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Oak Tree Cafe 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 Oak Tree Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Catering - Kirkby Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Playtots Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Kano's Trapkitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Dobra Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Eurest @ Matalan Distribution Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Eurest @ Matalan Support Hub Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about Oak Tree Cafe
What is Oak Tree Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Oak Tree Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 13 February 2024.
Is Oak Tree Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oak Tree Cafe last inspected?
Oak Tree Cafe was last inspected on 13 February 2024, more than 2 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 Oak Tree Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Oak Tree Cafe compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and Oak Tree Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Oak Tree Cafe 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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