KVS News and Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackburn
KVS News and Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 35 New Chapel Street, Blackburn, BB2 4DT
How it compares in Blackburn
In Blackburn, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so KVS News and Wine sits behind roughly 738 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 738 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ← KVS News and Wine | |
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 66 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 233 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 KVS News and Wine 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 KVS News and Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around the Block Butchers Shop Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Blackburn Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Blackburn Eagles Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| 112 Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Andrews Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Branch Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Brown Cow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
Questions about KVS News and Wine
What is KVS News and Wine's food hygiene rating?
KVS News and Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackburn Council on 10 May 2022.
Is KVS News and Wine safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was KVS News and Wine last inspected?
KVS News and Wine was last inspected on 10 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at KVS News and Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does KVS News and Wine compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while KVS News and Wine holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects KVS News and Wine 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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