Abbey Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
Abbey Convenience Store 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 23 February 2026, 4 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: 120 Abbeywood, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, WN8 9LR
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Abbey Convenience Store 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% | ← Abbey Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Abbey Convenience Store 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 Abbey Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dine Contract Catering (Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Grimshaw Lane Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2023 |
| Imperial Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Free From Direct Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Cafe Amore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Jerich UK Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Abbey Convenience Store
What is Abbey Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Abbey Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Abbey Convenience Store 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 Abbey Convenience Store last inspected?
Abbey Convenience Store was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 Abbey Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbey Convenience Store compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Abbey Convenience Store holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Abbey Convenience Store 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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