Food 4 U food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lancashire
Food 4 U holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 March 2026, 3 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: 24 Burscough Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2ES
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Food 4 U sits behind roughly 664 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 664 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ← Food 4 U | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Food 4 U 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 Food 4 U, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mylo & Co Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Mersey Vapour Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Bramleys Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Greenhalghs Craft Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Lockdown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Bloom & Brew Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Clocktower Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
Questions about Food 4 U
What is Food 4 U's food hygiene rating?
Food 4 U has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 23 March 2026.
Is Food 4 U safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food 4 U last inspected?
Food 4 U was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 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 Food 4 U?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food 4 U compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Food 4 U holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Food 4 U 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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