PK News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Lincolnshire
PK News 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 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 155 Cottage Beck Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1TR
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
In North Lincolnshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so PK News sits behind roughly 1,224 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ← PK News | |
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 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 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 PK News 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 PK News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Beck Corner Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| British Steel No 1 Shop Canteen by Snack Attack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Cole Street Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Albion Bakehouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bowls Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Ali's Food Hut Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about PK News
What is PK News's food hygiene rating?
PK News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 14 October 2025.
Is PK News 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 PK News last inspected?
PK News was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at PK News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does PK News compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while PK News holds a 3. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects PK News 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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PK News is one of 636 rated food businesses in Scunthorpe. See every hygiene rating in Scunthorpe →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/environment/environmentalhealth/food/food-safety/
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