Park Brow Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Knowsley
Park Brow Newsagents holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 November 2022, more than 3 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: 8 Park Brow Drive, Southdene, Kirkby, L32 6QP
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts Park Brow Newsagents among the 451 places in Knowsley holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 451 | 65% | ← Park Brow Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Park Brow Newsagents 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 Park Brow Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryer Tucks Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Gerry Wongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Explorers Kirkby School/college/university | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Activate CES Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Kingfisher Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2017 |
| Greggs At Morrisons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Fans Supporting Foodbanks Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2024 |
Questions about Park Brow Newsagents
What is Park Brow Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Park Brow Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 2 November 2022.
Is Park Brow Newsagents safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Park Brow Newsagents last inspected?
Park Brow Newsagents was last inspected on 2 November 2022, more than 3 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 Park Brow Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Park Brow Newsagents compare to other places in Knowsley?
65% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and Park Brow Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Park Brow Newsagents 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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