Ormskirk Super Store Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Lancashire
Ormskirk Super Store Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 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: 16 Aughton Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 3BW
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Ormskirk Super Store Ltd sits behind roughly 763 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 664 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ← Ormskirk Super Store Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ormskirk Super Store Ltd 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 Ormskirk Super Store Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy's Irish Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Cobble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Clocktower Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Ormskirk Super Store Ltd
What is Ormskirk Super Store Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ormskirk Super Store Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Lancashire Council on 7 November 2023.
Is Ormskirk Super Store Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Ormskirk Super Store Ltd last inspected?
Ormskirk Super Store Ltd was last inspected on 7 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 Ormskirk Super Store Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ormskirk Super Store Ltd compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Ormskirk Super Store Ltd holds a 3. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Ormskirk Super Store Ltd 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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