Causeway Produce (Farm Shop) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
Causeway Produce (Farm Shop) holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 9 September 2025, 10 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: 7 Causeway Lane, Rufford, Lancashire, L40 1SL
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Causeway Produce (Farm Shop) 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% | ← Causeway Produce (Farm Shop) | |
| 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 Causeway Produce (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 Causeway Produce (Farm Shop), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelsons Farm Shop Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2023 |
| Hesketh Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| R Sephton & Son Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2022 |
| Boathouse Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| The Fat Italian Burscough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Rufford C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Manor House Farm Bed & Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Alsley Lodge Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about Causeway Produce (Farm Shop)
What is Causeway Produce (Farm Shop)'s food hygiene rating?
Causeway Produce (Farm Shop) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Lancashire Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Causeway Produce (Farm Shop) safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Causeway Produce (Farm Shop) last inspected?
Causeway Produce (Farm Shop) was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 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 Causeway Produce (Farm Shop)?
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 Causeway Produce (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 Causeway Produce (Farm Shop) holds a 3. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Causeway Produce (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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