K & L Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
K & L Newsagents 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 4 August 2022, 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: 276 Station Road, Winsford, CW7 3DG
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so K & L Newsagents sits behind roughly 2,139 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ← K & L Newsagents | |
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 K & L Newsagents 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 K & L Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Wharton Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| S4YC@Wharton Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Fishermans Tale Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Canton Fusions Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| McDonald's Restaurant Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Morrisons Winsford petrol station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about K & L Newsagents
What is K & L Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
K & L Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 4 August 2022.
Is K & L Newsagents 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 K & L Newsagents last inspected?
K & L Newsagents was last inspected on 4 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at K & L Newsagents?
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 K & L Newsagents compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while K & L Newsagents holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects K & L Newsagents 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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