Derby Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lancashire
Derby Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2019, more than 7 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: Prescot Road, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 6TA
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Derby Arms 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% | ← Derby Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Derby Arms 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 Derby Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2024 |
| Aughton Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| JW Henshaw Butchers Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Arthurs Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Aughton Town Green Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Aughton Lawn Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Aughton Village Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Derby Arms
What is Derby Arms's food hygiene rating?
Derby Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 26 February 2019.
Is Derby Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Derby Arms last inspected?
Derby Arms was last inspected on 26 February 2019, more than 7 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 Derby Arms?
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 Derby Arms compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Derby Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Derby Arms 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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