McDonald's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Knowsley
McDonald's 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: Liverpool Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 3YB
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts McDonald's 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% | ← McDonald's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to McDonald's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Adisco Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Compass Group at Dovecot Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2019 |
| All In One Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Chans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2019 |
| Adam Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
Questions about McDonald's
What is McDonald's's food hygiene rating?
McDonald's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 26 March 2026.
Is McDonald's 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 McDonald's last inspected?
McDonald's was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Knowsley Council rather than by the business.
How does McDonald's compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and McDonald's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects McDonald's 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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