Dog And Gun Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lancashire
Dog And Gun Inn 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 14 August 2024, 22 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: 233 Long Lane, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 5BU
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Dog And Gun Inn 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% | ← Dog And Gun Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dog And Gun Inn 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 Dog And Gun Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Park Care Home Caring Premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| (Upper Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Hillcroft Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Aughton Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cafe Vista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aughton Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Long Lane Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about Dog And Gun Inn
What is Dog And Gun Inn's food hygiene rating?
Dog And Gun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 14 August 2024.
Is Dog And Gun Inn 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 Dog And Gun Inn last inspected?
Dog And Gun Inn was last inspected on 14 August 2024, 22 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 Dog And Gun Inn?
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 Dog And Gun Inn compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Dog And Gun Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Dog And Gun Inn 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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