Bargain Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
Bargain Booze 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 16 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 Station Road, Hesketh Bank, Lancashire, PR4 6SN
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Bargain Booze 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% | ← Bargain Booze | |
| 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 Very 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 Bargain Booze 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 Bargain Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelios Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Booths Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| The Hive Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Poppins Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Jacksons Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Janis Catering @ Lime Bar and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Johnson's Butchers Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Bargain Booze
What is Bargain Booze's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Booze has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 16 December 2023.
Is Bargain Booze 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 Bargain Booze last inspected?
Bargain Booze was last inspected on 16 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 Bargain Booze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bargain Booze compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Bargain Booze holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Bargain Booze 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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