The Hayfield food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lancashire
The Hayfield 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 30 October 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: 122 County Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 1NN
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts The Hayfield 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% | ← The Hayfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Hayfield 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 Hayfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| JJs Jungle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Iceland Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Asmall County Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2024 |
Questions about The Hayfield
What is The Hayfield's food hygiene rating?
The Hayfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 30 October 2024.
Is The Hayfield 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 The Hayfield last inspected?
The Hayfield was last inspected on 30 October 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 Hayfield?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Hayfield compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and The Hayfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects The Hayfield 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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The Hayfield is one of 168 rated food businesses in Ormskirk. See every hygiene rating in Ormskirk →
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