B And M Bargains food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Knowsley
B And M Bargains holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: B And M Retail Ltd, 4E Cables Retail Park, Steley Way, L34 5NQ
How it compares in Knowsley
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 690 rated places in Knowsley score this low, about one in 345. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← B And M Bargains |
A further 122 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 Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 B And M Bargains the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to B And M Bargains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Chung Ku Prescot Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Dosavillage Prescot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Clockwork Studios Prescot CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Deanes House Pub/bar/nightclub | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Doogles Donuts Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
Questions about B And M Bargains
What is B And M Bargains's food hygiene rating?
B And M Bargains has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Knowsley Council on 25 September 2025.
Is B And M Bargains safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was B And M Bargains last inspected?
B And M Bargains was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months 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 B And M Bargains?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B And M Bargains compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while B And M Bargains holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects B And M Bargains 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Knowsley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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