Aughton Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
Aughton Stores holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 October 2023, 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: 28A Moss Delph Lane, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 5DZ
How it compares in West Lancashire
A 2 is rare: only 3 of 833 rated places in West Lancashire score this low, about one in 278. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 664 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Aughton Stores | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Aughton Stores the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Aughton Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Aughton St Michaels C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Hillcroft Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Aughton Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cafe Vista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aughton Village Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Aughton Lawn Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
Questions about Aughton Stores
What is Aughton Stores's food hygiene rating?
Aughton Stores has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by West Lancashire Council on 16 October 2023.
Is Aughton Stores safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Aughton Stores last inspected?
Aughton Stores was last inspected on 16 October 2023, 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 Aughton Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aughton Stores compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Aughton Stores holds a 2. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Aughton Stores 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at West Lancashire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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