The Acropolis food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lancashire
The Acropolis holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 February 2026, 5 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: 57 Aughton Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 3BH
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts The Acropolis 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 Acropolis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Acropolis 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 Acropolis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Club 22 Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Old PostOffice/Brothers Kitchen/Cabo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Murphy's Irish Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| 600 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| El Greko Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
Questions about The Acropolis
What is The Acropolis's food hygiene rating?
The Acropolis has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 9 February 2026.
Is The Acropolis 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Acropolis last inspected?
The Acropolis was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 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 Acropolis?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Acropolis 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 Acropolis is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects The Acropolis 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 Acropolis is one of 168 rated food businesses in Ormskirk. See every hygiene rating in Ormskirk →
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