K A Foodstores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newark and Sherwood
K A Foodstores 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 10 October 2023, more than 2 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: Newsagents, 68 - 70 Kirklington Road, Bilsthorpe, NG22 8SP
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
In Newark and Sherwood, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so K A Foodstores sits behind roughly 906 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 906 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ← K A Foodstores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 A Foodstores 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 A Foodstores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunchy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Hong Kong Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Copper Beech Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| End@dnt Mobile caterer | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Shop 4 U Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 September 2024 |
| Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bilsthorpe Veterans Breakfast Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bilsthorpe Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about K A Foodstores
What is K A Foodstores's food hygiene rating?
K A Foodstores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 10 October 2023.
Is K A Foodstores 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 A Foodstores last inspected?
K A Foodstores was last inspected on 10 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at K A Foodstores?
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 A Foodstores compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, while K A Foodstores holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects K A Foodstores 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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