Food safety
The council carries out regular checks on food premises in the
borough to make sure the public is protected and that high
standards are maintained.
All food businesses must be registered with the council and
include market stalls, delivery vehicles and mobile food
traders.
Food poisoning
The main causes of food poisoning are:
- Not cooking food properly.
- Preparing food too far in advance.
- Not defrosting food correctly.
- Storing foods incorrectly
- Cross contamination
- Poor hygiene
Who is at risk?
We all are, but young children and the elderly and become ill
quickly when infected. Pregnant women, people who already have a
pre-existing illness, and anyone whose immune system is weakened
can also be seriously affected by food borne illness.
For further information about the safe preparation of food,
visit the Food Standards Agency website.
For further information about symptoms of food poisoning, visit
the NHS website.
Scores on the Doors
Scores on the Doors is a food hygiene rating
system used by Knowsley Council.
It allows diners to find out the standard of
food hygiene at around 500 premises across the borough.
Food hygiene inspections are carried out at
all Knowsley businesses which handle food, in line with national
guidelines, and the scores are then converted into the following
star ratings:
The scores are awarded for food hygiene and
safety procedures, condition of the premises, and the management of
the business and its food safety systems.
Find out the standard of food premises in Knowsley.
|
Star Rating |
Standard of
premises |
| * * * * * |
Excellent |
| * * * * |
Very Good |
| * * * |
Good |
| * * |
Fair |
| * |
Poor |
| |
Major improvement needed |
A wide range of businesses across Knowsley are
included in the scheme, including:
- Retail businesses handling open or perishable
food
- Catering establishments
- Mobile traders
- School and work canteens
- Institutional kitchens (eg nursing and
residential homes)