Kingsway News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Knowsley
Kingsway 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 3 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: 9 Kingsway Parade, Kingsway, Huyton, L36 2QA
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Kingsway News sits behind roughly 586 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ← Kingsway News | |
| 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 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 Kingsway 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 Kingsway News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| All In One Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Altbridge School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Barkers Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Adisco Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Create A Cake Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Compass Group at Dovecot Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2019 |
Questions about Kingsway News
What is Kingsway News's food hygiene rating?
Kingsway News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Knowsley Council on 3 September 2024.
Is Kingsway 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 Kingsway News last inspected?
Kingsway News was last inspected on 3 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 Kingsway 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 Kingsway News compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while Kingsway News holds a 3. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Kingsway 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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