HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Knowsley
HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 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: Hillside Neighbourhood Centre, Hillside Avenue, Huyton, L36 8DS
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities) 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% | ← HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities) 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 HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Altbridge School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Barkers Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities)
What is HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities)'s food hygiene rating?
HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 18 March 2026.
Is HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities) last inspected?
HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities) was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities) compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects HIYA (Hillside Initiative 4 Youth Activities) 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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