Ego Little Hoole food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Ribble
Ego Little Hoole holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: Fox Cub, Liverpool Road, Walmer Bridge, PR4 5JT
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Ego Little Hoole among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← Ego Little Hoole | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ego Little Hoole 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 Ego Little Hoole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lang's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Chews Cafe \& Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Rios Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Rosie's Mobile caterer | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Suthers ( Star Garage) Ltd Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| Clayton Park Bakery Retailers - other | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2017 |
| LCCS At Little Hoole Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
Questions about Ego Little Hoole
What is Ego Little Hoole's food hygiene rating?
Ego Little Hoole has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Ego Little Hoole 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ego Little Hoole last inspected?
Ego Little Hoole was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ego Little Hoole?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ego Little Hoole compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and Ego Little Hoole is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Ego Little Hoole 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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