Knowsley takeaway handed new zero-out-of-five food hygiene rating

By Marieta Marinova, Data Reporter
Published 6th Sep 2023, 12:33 BST
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Knowsley takeaway has been handed a new zero-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

A Knowsley takeaway has been handed a new zero-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Flames, a takeaway at 120 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre, Knowsley was given the minimum score after assessment on June 21, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.

It means that of Knowsley's 103 takeaways with ratings, 49 (48%) have ratings of five and four have zero ratings.