Dexters food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lancashire
Dexters holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 19 November 2025, 7 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: Unit G6 Malthouse Business Centre, 48 Southport Road, Ormskirk, L39 1QR
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Dexters 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% | ← Dexters | |
| 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 Dexters 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 Dexters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJs Jungle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| County Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bloom & Brew Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Lockdown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Bramleys Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Mersey Vapour Retailers - other | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
Questions about Dexters
What is Dexters's food hygiene rating?
Dexters has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Lancashire Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Dexters safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Dexters last inspected?
Dexters was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 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 Dexters?
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 Dexters compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Dexters holds a 3. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Dexters 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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