Natural Choice (Health Foods) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wyre
Natural Choice (Health Foods) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 February 2024, 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: 2 Market Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7AS
How it compares in Wyre
In Wyre, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Natural Choice (Health Foods) sits behind roughly 564 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 564 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 22% | ← Natural Choice (Health Foods) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 134 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 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 Natural Choice (Health Foods) 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 Natural Choice (Health Foods), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew And Bones Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Booths Poulton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Boca Cafe Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Biviano's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Cavo Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
Questions about Natural Choice (Health Foods)
What is Natural Choice (Health Foods)'s food hygiene rating?
Natural Choice (Health Foods) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wyre Council on 8 February 2024.
Is Natural Choice (Health Foods) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Natural Choice (Health Foods) last inspected?
Natural Choice (Health Foods) was last inspected on 8 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Natural Choice (Health Foods)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Natural Choice (Health Foods) compare to other places in Wyre?
63% of the 902 rated food businesses in Wyre hold the top rating of 5, while Natural Choice (Health Foods) holds a 4. 195 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Council inspects Natural Choice (Health Foods) 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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