Free From Direct food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Lancashire
Free From Direct 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
This is a fresh result: Free From Direct was inspected on 25 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 36, Gorsey Place, Skelmersdale, WN8 9UP
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Free From Direct 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% | ← Free From Direct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Free From Direct 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 Free From Direct, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Grimshaw Lane Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2023 |
| Imperial Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Delph Side Nursery Unit Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| D & M Deli Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| About the Town Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Free From Direct
What is Free From Direct's food hygiene rating?
Free From Direct has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 25 June 2026.
Is Free From Direct 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 Free From Direct last inspected?
Free From Direct was last inspected on 25 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Free From Direct?
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 Free From Direct compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Free From Direct is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Free From Direct 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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