Horse Shoe Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lancashire
Horse Shoe Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 6 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 24 Southport Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 3AP
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Horse Shoe Inn 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% | ← Horse Shoe Inn | |
| 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 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 Horse Shoe 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 Horse Shoe Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Bloom & Brew Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Lockdown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Bramleys Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| JJs Jungle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Mersey Vapour Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Horse Shoe Inn
What is Horse Shoe Inn's food hygiene rating?
Horse Shoe Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 6 December 2023.
Is Horse Shoe Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Horse Shoe Inn last inspected?
Horse Shoe Inn was last inspected on 6 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Horse Shoe Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Horse Shoe 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 Horse Shoe Inn holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Horse Shoe 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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