Dan News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
Dan News 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 12 May 2026, 2 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: 3 Hawthorn Crescent, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8DQ
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Dan News 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% | ← Dan News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dan News 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 Dan News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Mike's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Derby Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Little Achievers Nursery In The Park Caring Premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Planet chicken Skelmersdale Takeaway/sandwich shop | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Planet Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Elm House Care Home Caring Premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Beacon View Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Dan News
What is Dan News's food hygiene rating?
Dan News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Dan News 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 Dan News last inspected?
Dan News was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 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 Dan News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dan News compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Dan News holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Dan News 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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