Moss Delf Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lancashire
Moss Delf Coffee holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 5 November 2024, 20 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: 24 Moss Delph Lane, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 5DZ
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Moss Delf Coffee 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% | ← Moss Delf Coffee | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Moss Delf Coffee 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 Moss Delf Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Aughton St Michaels C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Hillcroft Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Aughton Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cafe Vista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aughton Village Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Aughton Lawn Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
Questions about Moss Delf Coffee
What is Moss Delf Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Moss Delf Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Lancashire Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Moss Delf Coffee safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Moss Delf Coffee last inspected?
Moss Delf Coffee was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 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 Moss Delf Coffee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Moss Delf Coffee compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Moss Delf Coffee holds a 3. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Moss Delf Coffee 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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