Kay's Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Knowsley
Kay's Convenience 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 18 March 2020, more than 6 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: 58 James Holt Avenue, Westvale, Kirkby, L32 5TF
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Kay's Convenience 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% | ← Kay's Convenience | |
| 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 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 Kay's Convenience 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 Kay's Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 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 | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Coffee Wagon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Activate Arts Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 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 Kay's Convenience
What is Kay's Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Kay's Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Knowsley Council on 18 March 2020.
Is Kay's Convenience 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 Kay's Convenience last inspected?
Kay's Convenience was last inspected on 18 March 2020, more than 6 years 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 Kay's Convenience?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kay's Convenience compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while Kay's Convenience holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Kay's Convenience 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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