Tongbarn Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
Tongbarn Convenience Store 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 18 June 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: 60 Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EL
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Tongbarn Convenience Store 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% | ← Tongbarn Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Tongbarn Convenience Store 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 Tongbarn Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon View Nursing Home Caring Premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Elm House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Jollie Tym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Sayers The Bakers Ltd. Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Little Achievers Nursery In The Park Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Tongbarn Convenience Store
What is Tongbarn Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Tongbarn Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 18 June 2024.
Is Tongbarn Convenience Store 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 Tongbarn Convenience Store last inspected?
Tongbarn Convenience Store was last inspected on 18 June 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 Tongbarn Convenience Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tongbarn Convenience Store compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Tongbarn Convenience Store holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Tongbarn Convenience Store 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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