Velvet Shakes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lancashire
Velvet Shakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2025, 14 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: 352C Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AN
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Velvet Shakes 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% | ← Velvet Shakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Velvet Shakes 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 Velvet Shakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Holland Moor Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Hare And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Cafe Amore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Inclusion Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Foodstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Hope High School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Velvet Shakes
What is Velvet Shakes's food hygiene rating?
Velvet Shakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 17 April 2025.
Is Velvet Shakes 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Velvet Shakes last inspected?
Velvet Shakes was last inspected on 17 April 2025, 14 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 Velvet Shakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Velvet Shakes compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Velvet Shakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Velvet Shakes 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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