Kirkby Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashfield
Kirkby Convenience Store 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 27 July 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: 9 Western Avenue, NG17 7FT
How it compares in Ashfield
In Ashfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Kirkby Convenience Store sits behind roughly 668 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 668 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ← Kirkby Convenience Store | |
| 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 Very 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 Kirkby Convenience Store 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 Kirkby Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Acre View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Outwood Academy Kirkby School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Ashfield Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Brew-It Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Boardom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Coffee and Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Busy Bunnies Nursery (Kikrby) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Kirkby Convenience Store
What is Kirkby Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Kirkby Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashfield Council on 27 July 2023.
Is Kirkby Convenience Store 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 Kirkby Convenience Store last inspected?
Kirkby Convenience Store was last inspected on 27 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 Kirkby Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Kirkby Convenience Store compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, while Kirkby Convenience Store holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Kirkby Convenience Store 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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