Church Of St Thomas The Martyr food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lancashire
Church Of St Thomas The Martyr holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Church Street, Up Holland, Lancashire, WN8 0ND
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Church Of St Thomas The Martyr 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% | ← Church Of St Thomas The Martyr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Church Of St Thomas The Martyr 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 Church Of St Thomas The Martyr, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckets Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Fortuna Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Delph Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Good Catch Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Golden City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Dean Wood Golf Club House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2019 |
Questions about Church Of St Thomas The Martyr
What is Church Of St Thomas The Martyr's food hygiene rating?
Church Of St Thomas The Martyr has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 10 November 2023.
Is Church Of St Thomas The Martyr 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Church Of St Thomas The Martyr last inspected?
Church Of St Thomas The Martyr was last inspected on 10 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Church Of St Thomas The Martyr?
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 Church Of St Thomas The Martyr compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Church Of St Thomas The Martyr is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Church Of St Thomas The Martyr 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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