Food hygiene ratings in West Lancashire
West Lancashire inspects and rates 932 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 833 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 99 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in West Lancashire
Standards here are high: 80% of rated businesses in West Lancashire hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 15 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 664 | 80% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in West Lancashire
Food hygiene ratings for each town West Lancashire inspects.
- Skelmersdale 176 places
- Ormskirk 168 places
- Burscough 78 places
- Up Holland 43 places
- Tarleton 42 places
- Aughton 37 places
- Hesketh Bank 25 places
- Scarisbrick 23 places
- Wrightington 21 places
- Banks 21 places
- Parbold 20 places
Recently inspected in West Lancashire
The most recent inspections published by West Lancashire, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Nordico Lounge | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| White Lion | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Free From Direct | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Stepping Stones Day Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| The Biscotti Bakery | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Miller & Carter Parbold | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Dlicious Treats deedew | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| iB's Cafe | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Olive Tree Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Rufford C Of E Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in West Lancashire
The lowest-rated food businesses in West Lancashire are listed below. 12 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Palace | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 March 2026 |
| Baked | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 March 2026 |
| Best One | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
| Johnson's Butchers | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 March 2026 |
| Outdoor Market Lancashire Pies Stall | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 December 2025 |
| Wardens Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 May 2025 |
| Bayleaf Indian Cuisine | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 March 2025 |
| The Red Dragon | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2025 |
| Little Sam Thai Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2025 |
| Go Local Extra | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 February 2025 |
| Wigan Road Stores | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 March 2024 |
| Spiritz | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 February 2023 |
Questions about food hygiene in West Lancashire
How many food businesses does West Lancashire rate?
West Lancashire publishes food hygiene ratings for 932 businesses, of which 833 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in West Lancashire?
80% of rated businesses in West Lancashire hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in West Lancashire have a bad hygiene rating?
15 food businesses in West Lancashire hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 12 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in West Lancashire?
Environmental health officers employed by West Lancashire carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in West Lancashire
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- (Upper Kitchen) 5 - Very good
- 10 Holborn Drive 5 - Very good
- 12 Sandringham Close 5 - Very good
- 122 Castlehey 5 - Very good
- 1:1 Cambridge Diet by Gill Exempt
- 26 Southport Road 5 - Very good
- 4 Delph Mews 5 - Very good
- 43 Ruff Lane 5 - Very good
- 5 Chandlers Croft Exempt
- 51 Station Road 5 - Very good
- 600 Degrees 5 - Very good
- 97A High Street Awaiting inspection
- A K Food Services Exempt
- Aaron Crest Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Abbey Convenience Store 4 - Good
- Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home 5 - Very good
- About the Town 5 - Very good
- Acorns Out of School Club 5 - Very good
- After School Club 5 - Very good
- Age UK Lancashire 5 - Very good
- Ak distill Awaiting inspection
- Alan Baybutt & Sons Ltd Exempt
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Awaiting inspection
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alfred Price And Sons Ltd Exempt
- All Round Care 5 - Very good
- Allsorts DIY and hardware 5 - Very good
- Alma Green Residential Home 5 - Very good
- Alpine Club Lodge 5 - Very good
- Alsley Lodge Residential Care Home 5 - Very good
- Amelia's Cakes 5 - Very good
- Amelios Pizzeria 5 - Very good
- Amie's Cupcakery 5 - Very good
- Amigo's 4 - Good
- Amis Homebites Awaiting inspection
- AmyBakes 5 - Very good
- Andy & Sarah's Exempt
- Anne's Cakes & Sandwiches 5 - Very good
- Anukha Take-Away 4 - Good
- Appley Bridge All Saints C Of E Primary School 5 - Very good
- Aramark Ltd 5 - Very good
- Arden College, Priory Group 5 - Very good
- Arlo’s Kitchen 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Arranmore Park Rest Home 5 - Very good
- Arthurs Wine Bar 5 - Very good
- Arts For All C.I.C Exempt
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda Express Greggs Ormskirk 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ashleighs Bakes Awaiting inspection
- Ashurst Chippy 4 - Good
- Asmall County Primary School 5 - Very good
- Asmall Hall Care Home 5 - Very good
- Aughton Blissful Bakes 5 - Very good
- Aughton Catering 5 - Very good
- Aughton Chippy 5 - Very good
- Aughton Christ Church C Of E Primary School 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-01. Browse all UK councils →