The Mermaid Tavern

Knowsley

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Mermaid Tavern scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 15 December 2025 by Knowsley.

What does this rating mean?

The Mermaid Tavern in Knowsley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

21 Market Place,
Prescot,
Knowsley,
L34 5SB

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Mermaid Tavern. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Mermaid Tavern?

Food hygiene at The Mermaid Tavern is inspected by Knowsley, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.knowsley.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Mermaid Tavern

What is The Mermaid Tavern’s food hygiene rating?

The Mermaid Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 15 December 2025.

When was The Mermaid Tavern last inspected?

The Mermaid Tavern was last inspected by Knowsley on 15 December 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.