Ormskirk Mini Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
Ormskirk Mini Mart holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 28 June 2024, 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: 12-14 Scott Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 1PP
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Ormskirk Mini Mart 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% | ← Ormskirk Mini Mart | |
| 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 Ormskirk Mini Mart 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 Ormskirk Mini Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| County Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2024 |
| Grimshaw Lane Dairies Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Martin's Caterers Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| JJs Jungle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Ormskirk Mini Mart
What is Ormskirk Mini Mart's food hygiene rating?
Ormskirk Mini Mart has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 28 June 2024.
Is Ormskirk Mini Mart 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ormskirk Mini Mart last inspected?
Ormskirk Mini Mart was last inspected on 28 June 2024, 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 Ormskirk Mini Mart?
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 Ormskirk Mini Mart compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Ormskirk Mini Mart holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Ormskirk Mini Mart 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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