The Village Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Knowsley
The Village 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 6 April 2017, more than 9 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: 12 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park, Kirkby, L32 2AE
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Village Newsagents sits behind roughly 452 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ← The Village Newsagents | |
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Village 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 The Village Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food For Thought Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Carters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Everydayz Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Bailey Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Flames Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Banana Bunch Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about The Village Newsagents
What is The Village Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
The Village Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Knowsley Council on 6 April 2017.
Is The Village 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 The Village Newsagents last inspected?
The Village Newsagents was last inspected on 6 April 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Knowsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Village Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village Newsagents compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while The Village Newsagents holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects The Village 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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