West Lancashire Light Railway food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Lancashire
West Lancashire Light Railway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Station Road, Hesketh Bank, Lancashire, PR4 6SP
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts West Lancashire Light Railway 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% | ← West Lancashire Light Railway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 West Lancashire Light Railway 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 West Lancashire Light Railway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksons Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Poppins Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Hesketh Bank Community Centre Front Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| South View Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Amelios Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Booths Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about West Lancashire Light Railway
What is West Lancashire Light Railway's food hygiene rating?
West Lancashire Light Railway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 21 November 2024.
Is West Lancashire Light Railway 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Lancashire Light Railway last inspected?
West Lancashire Light Railway was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 West Lancashire Light Railway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 West Lancashire Light Railway compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and West Lancashire Light Railway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects West Lancashire Light Railway 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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