Sandy Lane Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lancashire
Sandy Lane Chippy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 3 March 2026, 4 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.
Address: 108 Sandy Lane Centre, Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LQ
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Sandy Lane Chippy 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% | ← Sandy Lane Chippy | |
| 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 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 Sandy Lane Chippy 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 Sandy Lane Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayers The Bakers Ltd. Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Jollie Tym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Limited Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| GlutenFree Mummy & Me Takeaway/sandwich shop | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Elm House Care Home Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| ERooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Sandy Lane Chippy
What is Sandy Lane Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Sandy Lane Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Sandy Lane Chippy 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandy Lane Chippy last inspected?
Sandy Lane Chippy was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Sandy Lane Chippy?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandy Lane Chippy compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Sandy Lane Chippy holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Sandy Lane Chippy 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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