The Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
The Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 June 2025, 13 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: 40 Moor Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2AQ
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Local sits behind roughly 763 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 664 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ← The Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Local 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 Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordico Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Istanbul Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Lime Tyger Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| 600 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| El Greko Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Alpine Club Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
Questions about The Local
What is The Local's food hygiene rating?
The Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Lancashire Council on 9 June 2025.
Is The Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Local last inspected?
The Local was last inspected on 9 June 2025, 13 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 Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Local compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while The Local holds a 3. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects The Local 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Local is one of 168 rated food businesses in Ormskirk. See every hygiene rating in Ormskirk →
West Lancashire inspects and rates 932 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in West Lancashire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.westlancs.gov.uk
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