Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lancashire
Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
92% of rated food businesses in West Lancashire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Lancashire ratings →
Address: Spar Stores, 27 Liverpool Road North, Burscough, L40 5TN
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli among the 666 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 | 666 | 80% | ← Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 107 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 Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli 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 Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Packet House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Burscough Priory Academy School/college/university | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Hugos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Only Scrans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Cactus Ray's Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Milkie Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Jigsaw Playgroup (Burscough) Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Burscough Bridge Methodist Primary School School/college/university | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
Questions about Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli
What is Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli's food hygiene rating?
Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli last inspected?
Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 16 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 Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli?
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 Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 835 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Spar Burscough Clayton Park Deli 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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