The Malthouse Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lancashire
The Malthouse Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 12 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: Malthouse Business Centre, 48 Southport Road, Ormskirk, L39 1QR
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Malthouse Cafe 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% | ← The Malthouse Cafe | |
| 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 The Malthouse Cafe 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 The Malthouse Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJs Jungle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| County Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bloom & Brew Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Lockdown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Bramleys Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Mersey Vapour Retailers - other | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
Questions about The Malthouse Cafe
What is The Malthouse Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Malthouse Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 12 November 2024.
Is The Malthouse Cafe 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Malthouse Cafe last inspected?
The Malthouse Cafe was last inspected on 12 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 The Malthouse Cafe?
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 The Malthouse Cafe compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while The Malthouse Cafe holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects The Malthouse Cafe 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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