Yew Tree Coffee Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Knowsley
Yew Tree Coffee Barn 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 7 November 2024, 20 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: Yew Tree Farm, 325 Lower Road, Halewood, L26 3UA
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts Yew Tree Coffee Barn 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% | ← Yew Tree Coffee Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Yew Tree Coffee Barn 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 Yew Tree Coffee Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everton Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Finch Woods Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Coffee Wagon Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| ABI Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Casarima Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Finchys Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Yew Tree Coffee Barn
What is Yew Tree Coffee Barn's food hygiene rating?
Yew Tree Coffee Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Yew Tree Coffee Barn 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 Yew Tree Coffee Barn last inspected?
Yew Tree Coffee Barn was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 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 Yew Tree Coffee Barn?
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 Yew Tree Coffee Barn compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and Yew Tree Coffee Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Yew Tree Coffee Barn 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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