K & H P Hives food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
K & H P Hives 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 6 January 2024, 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: 96-98 Eskbank, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, WN8 6EE
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so K & H P Hives 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% | ← K & H P Hives | |
| 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 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 K & H P Hives 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 K & H P Hives, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delph Side Nursery Unit Caring Premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Grimshaw Lane Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2023 |
| Imperial Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Kfc Drive Through Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| KBT & Pristine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Europa Foods Skelmersdale Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Gymshop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| iB's Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about K & H P Hives
What is K & H P Hives's food hygiene rating?
K & H P Hives has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 6 January 2024.
Is K & H P Hives 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 K & H P Hives last inspected?
K & H P Hives was last inspected on 6 January 2024, 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 K & H P Hives?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does K & H P Hives compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while K & H P Hives holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects K & H P Hives 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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