Ralph's Wife's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
Ralph's Wife's 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 24 April 2026, 2 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: 4 Hoole Lane, Banks, Lancashire, PR9 8BD
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Ralph's Wife's 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% | ← Ralph's Wife's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ralph's Wife's 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 Ralph's Wife's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allsorts DIY and hardware Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Banks Village Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Bargain Express Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2023 |
| Bravo's Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| St Stephens Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| 51 Station Road Other catering premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2018 |
| Mackays Newsagents Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
Questions about Ralph's Wife's
What is Ralph's Wife's's food hygiene rating?
Ralph's Wife's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Ralph's Wife's 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 Ralph's Wife's last inspected?
Ralph's Wife's was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 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 Ralph's Wife's?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ralph's Wife's compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Ralph's Wife's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Ralph's Wife's 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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