Ken's Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashfield
Ken's Newsagents 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
This is a fresh result: Ken's Newsagents was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 40 Annesley Lane, NG16 6AF
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Ken's Newsagents among the 668 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 668 | 78% | ← Ken's Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 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 Ken's 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 Ken's Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Chulo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Hollyhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Green Service Station (L W Fuels Ltd) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bagthorpe Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| George Dexter Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Ken's Newsagents
What is Ken's Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Ken's Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Ken's Newsagents 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 Ken's Newsagents last inspected?
Ken's Newsagents was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ken's 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ken's Newsagents compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Ken's Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Ken's 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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