KVS Convenience Store Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
KVS Convenience Store Ltd 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 12 April 2023, more than 3 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: 16 Woodhorn Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9AE
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so KVS Convenience Store Ltd sits behind roughly 2,779 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← KVS Convenience Store Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 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 KVS Convenience Store Ltd 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 KVS Convenience Store Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Crossroads Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Cafe Bangla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Ashington Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Expresso Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Fry Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Colliers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about KVS Convenience Store Ltd
What is KVS Convenience Store Ltd's food hygiene rating?
KVS Convenience Store Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 12 April 2023.
Is KVS Convenience Store Ltd 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 KVS Convenience Store Ltd last inspected?
KVS Convenience Store Ltd was last inspected on 12 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at KVS Convenience Store Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 KVS Convenience Store Ltd compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while KVS Convenience Store Ltd holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects KVS Convenience Store Ltd 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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