News Plus food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Knowsley
News Plus holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 July 2024, more than 2 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: 37 Acacia Avenue, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 5TN
How it compares in Knowsley
A 2 is rare: only 41 of 690 rated places in Knowsley score this low, about one in 17. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ← News Plus | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 News Plus the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to News Plus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacklow Brow Primary School School/college/university | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Aaron Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Barkers Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| All In One Express Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Childwall Valley Neighbourhood Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
Questions about News Plus
What is News Plus's food hygiene rating?
News Plus has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Knowsley Council on 4 July 2024.
Is News Plus safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was News Plus last inspected?
News Plus was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 News Plus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does News Plus compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while News Plus holds a 2. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects News Plus 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Knowsley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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