Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
Farm Shop 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 13 January 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: Owd Barn, Spencers Farm, Rufford Road, L40 3SA
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Farm Shop sits behind roughly 664 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 664 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ← Farm Shop | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Farm Shop 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 Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Bakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Butcher Farrell's Meat Emporium Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Owd Barn Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Tubs Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Mawdesley Cricket Club Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Da Massimo Italian Pizza Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Moreish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Farm Shop
What is Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 13 January 2024.
Is Farm Shop 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 Farm Shop last inspected?
Farm Shop was last inspected on 13 January 2024, 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 Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Farm Shop compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Farm Shop holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Farm Shop 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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