Stanley Institute food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lancashire
Stanley Institute holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 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: 1 Liverpool Road North, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 5TN
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Stanley Institute sits behind roughly 763 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 664 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ← Stanley Institute | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Stanley Institute 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 Stanley Institute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Packet House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Burscough Priory Academy School/college/university | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Hugos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Only Scrans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Cactus Ray's Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Milkie Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Jigsaw Playgroup (Burscough) Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Burscough Bridge Methodist Primary School School/college/university | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
Questions about Stanley Institute
What is Stanley Institute's food hygiene rating?
Stanley Institute has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Lancashire Council on 7 December 2023.
Is Stanley Institute safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Stanley Institute last inspected?
Stanley Institute was last inspected on 7 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 Stanley Institute?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stanley Institute compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Stanley Institute holds a 3. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Stanley Institute 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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