The Market Gate food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lancashire
The Market Gate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 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: 43 Westgate, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8LP
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts The Market Gate 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% | ← The Market Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Market Gate 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 The Market Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Food Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Jollie Tym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Elm House Care Home Caring Premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| GlutenFree Mummy & Me Takeaway/sandwich shop | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Little Achievers Nursery In The Park Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| ERooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about The Market Gate
What is The Market Gate's food hygiene rating?
The Market Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 8 August 2023.
Is The Market Gate 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Market Gate last inspected?
The Market Gate was last inspected on 8 August 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 The Market Gate?
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 The Market Gate compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and The Market Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects The Market Gate 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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