The Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Knowsley
The Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 113 Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby, L32 6QD
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts The Convenience Store among the 452 places in Knowsley holding top marks, 66% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 66% | ← The Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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 Good
- 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 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 The Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryer Tucks Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Gerry Wongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Explorers Kirkby School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Activate CES Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Greggs At Morrisons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Kingfisher Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2017 |
| Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Fans Supporting Foodbanks Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2024 |
Questions about The Convenience Store
What is The Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
The Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 19 August 2024.
Is The Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Convenience Store last inspected?
The Convenience Store was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 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 The Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Convenience Store compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects The 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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