Gorse Hill Nature Reserve food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Lancashire
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: Holly Lane, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 7HB
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Gorse Hill Nature Reserve among the 664 places in West Lancashire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 664 | 80% | ← Gorse Hill Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 99 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 Gorse Hill Nature Reserve 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 Gorse Hill Nature Reserve, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2023 |
| Long Lane Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Cafe Vista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aughton Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Hillcroft Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Aughton Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| (Upper Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
What is Gorse Hill Nature Reserve's food hygiene rating?
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Gorse Hill Nature Reserve 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gorse Hill Nature Reserve last inspected?
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lancashire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gorse Hill Nature Reserve?
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 Gorse Hill Nature Reserve compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Gorse Hill Nature Reserve is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Gorse Hill Nature Reserve 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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