Hillcroft Residential Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Lancashire
Hillcroft Residential Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2026, 3 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: 16-18 Long Lane, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 5AT
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Hillcroft Residential Care Home among the 664 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 | 664 | 80% | ← Hillcroft Residential Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Hillcroft Residential Care Home 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 Hillcroft Residential Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cafe Vista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Long Lane Post Office Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Aughton Park Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Aughton Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| (Upper Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Dog And Gun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about Hillcroft Residential Care Home
What is Hillcroft Residential Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Hillcroft Residential Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 9 April 2026.
Is Hillcroft Residential Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hillcroft Residential Care Home last inspected?
Hillcroft Residential Care Home was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 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 Hillcroft Residential Care Home?
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 Hillcroft Residential Care Home compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Hillcroft Residential Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Hillcroft Residential Care Home 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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