Poundbakery food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lancashire
Poundbakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 21 The Concourse, Southway, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LE
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Poundbakery 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% | ← Poundbakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Poundbakery 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 Poundbakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| About the Town Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Dlicious Treats deedew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Leisure Time Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| D & M Deli Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Poundbakery
What is Poundbakery's food hygiene rating?
Poundbakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 13 September 2024.
Is Poundbakery 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poundbakery last inspected?
Poundbakery was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 22 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 Poundbakery?
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 Poundbakery compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Poundbakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Poundbakery 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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