Local Key Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
Local Key Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 200 Jubits Lane, Sutton Manor, WA9 4BA
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Local Key Store sits behind roughly 1,111 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ← Local Key Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Local Key Store 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 Local Key Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Clock Face Labour & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| Clock Face Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Barties Out of School Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Local Key Store
What is Local Key Store's food hygiene rating?
Local Key Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by St Helens Council on 28 November 2024.
Is Local Key Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Local Key Store last inspected?
Local Key Store was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 19 months 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 Local Key Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Local Key Store 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 Local Key Store holds a 3. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Local Key Store 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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