Rufford Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lancashire
Rufford Arms Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2025, 17 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: 380 Liverpool Road, Rufford, Lancashire, L40 1SQ
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Rufford Arms Hotel 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% | ← Rufford Arms Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Rufford Arms Hotel 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 Rufford Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rufford Old Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Fairy Bridge Nursery Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2021 |
| Rufford C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Manor House Farm Bed & Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Hesketh Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| R Sephton & Son Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2022 |
| Boathouse Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Alsley Lodge Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about Rufford Arms Hotel
What is Rufford Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Rufford Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Rufford Arms Hotel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rufford Arms Hotel last inspected?
Rufford Arms Hotel was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 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 Rufford Arms Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Rufford Arms Hotel compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Rufford Arms Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Rufford Arms Hotel 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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