KNP Store Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
KNP Store Ltd 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 18 November 2025, 7 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: 55 Rydal Street, Newton le Willows, WA12 8JX
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so KNP Store Ltd sits behind roughly 911 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ← KNP Store Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 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 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 KNP Store Ltd 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 KNP Store Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Aros Kitchen Franchise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Coated Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| City Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| 360 Grocery Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Giovannis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Aroma Coffee and Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about KNP Store Ltd
What is KNP Store Ltd's food hygiene rating?
KNP Store Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 18 November 2025.
Is KNP Store Ltd 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 KNP Store Ltd last inspected?
KNP Store Ltd was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at KNP Store Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 KNP Store Ltd compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, while KNP Store Ltd holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects KNP Store Ltd 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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