Indulge desserts skelmersdale food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
Indulge desserts skelmersdale holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2019, more than 6 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: 133 Tanfields, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8NS
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Indulge desserts skelmersdale 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% | ← Indulge desserts skelmersdale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Indulge desserts skelmersdale 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 Indulge desserts skelmersdale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon View Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Derby Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Mike's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Giggles Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Bannatyne Fitness Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Fortuna Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Indulge desserts skelmersdale
What is Indulge desserts skelmersdale's food hygiene rating?
Indulge desserts skelmersdale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 2 December 2019.
Is Indulge desserts skelmersdale 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Indulge desserts skelmersdale last inspected?
Indulge desserts skelmersdale was last inspected on 2 December 2019, more than 6 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 Indulge desserts skelmersdale?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Indulge desserts skelmersdale compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Indulge desserts skelmersdale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Indulge desserts skelmersdale 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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