Heatons Bridge Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lancashire
Heatons Bridge Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 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: 2 Heatons Bridge Road, Scarisbrick, Lancashire, L40 8JG
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Heatons Bridge Inn 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% | ← Heatons Bridge Inn | |
| 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 Heatons Bridge 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 Heatons Bridge Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurlston Hall Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Diglake Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Kicking Donkey Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Asmall Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Lagom Bakery Limited Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Booths Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Heatons Bridge Inn
What is Heatons Bridge Inn's food hygiene rating?
Heatons Bridge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Lancashire Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Heatons Bridge Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Heatons Bridge Inn last inspected?
Heatons Bridge Inn 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 Heatons Bridge Inn?
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 Heatons Bridge Inn compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Heatons Bridge Inn holds a 3. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Heatons Bridge 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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