iB's Cafe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lancashire
iB's Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: iB's Cafe was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Stall 13 Market Hall, The Concourse, Southway, WN8 6LJ
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts iB's Cafe 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% | ← iB's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 iB's Cafe 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 iB's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Foods Skelmersdale Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Gymshop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Mersey Vapour Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
| KBT & Pristine Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Dlicious Treats deedew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
Questions about iB's Cafe
What is iB's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
iB's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 10 June 2026.
Is iB's Cafe 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was iB's Cafe last inspected?
iB's Cafe was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 iB's Cafe?
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 iB's Cafe compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and iB's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects iB's Cafe 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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