Roby News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Knowsley
Roby News 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 16 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: 93 Greystone Road, Roby, Knowsley, L14 6UF
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Roby News sits behind roughly 452 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ← Roby News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 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 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 Roby 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 Roby News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| C A D W A Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2015 |
| C K News and Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Ash Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
| Adisco Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Alexander Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Bright Horizons Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
Questions about Roby News
What is Roby News's food hygiene rating?
Roby News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Knowsley Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Roby News 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 Roby News last inspected?
Roby News was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 months 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 Roby 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Roby News compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while Roby News holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Roby 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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