The Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Knowsley
The Store 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 12 September 2024, 22 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: 50 James Holt Avenue, Westvale, Kirkby, L32 5TE
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts The Store among the 452 places in Knowsley holding top marks, 66% 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 | 452 | 66% | ← The Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 The 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 The Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Banana Bunch Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Activate Arts Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Coffee Wagon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Carters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Bluebell Park School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about The Store
What is The Store's food hygiene rating?
The Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 12 September 2024.
Is The Store 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 The Store last inspected?
The Store was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 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 The Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Store compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects The 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Store is one of 133 rated food businesses in Kirkby. See every hygiene rating in Kirkby →
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