The Stanley Gate food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lancashire
The Stanley Gate 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 23 April 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: Ormskirk Road, Bickerstaffe, Lancashire, L39 9EN
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Stanley Gate 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% | ← The Stanley Gate | |
| 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 The Stanley Gate 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 Stanley Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickerstaffe Service Station (Bp) Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Bickerstaffe C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Edge Hill Enterprises Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Aramark Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Coffee Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Moor Hall Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Dog And Gun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| N.V. by Laura Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about The Stanley Gate
What is The Stanley Gate's food hygiene rating?
The Stanley Gate has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 23 April 2024.
Is The Stanley Gate 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 The Stanley Gate last inspected?
The Stanley Gate was last inspected on 23 April 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 The Stanley Gate?
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 The Stanley Gate compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while The Stanley Gate holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects The Stanley Gate 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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