New Jo Kellys food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
New Jo Kellys 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 14 September 2023, 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: 14 Wargrave Road, Newton le Willows, WA12 9QZ
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so New Jo Kellys sits behind roughly 911 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ← New Jo Kellys | |
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 New Jo Kellys 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 New Jo Kellys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Mini Market Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Aroma Coffee and Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Cafe Meowise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Earlestown Premier Butchers Retailers - other | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| District Ce School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Clem Warren Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about New Jo Kellys
What is New Jo Kellys's food hygiene rating?
New Jo Kellys has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 14 September 2023.
Is New Jo Kellys 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 New Jo Kellys last inspected?
New Jo Kellys was last inspected on 14 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Jo Kellys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Jo Kellys compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, while New Jo Kellys holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects New Jo Kellys 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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