The Duck food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lancashire
The Duck 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 4 July 2025, 12 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: Birleywood, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HR
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts The Duck 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 Duck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Duck 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 Duck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Green Residential Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Bill's Burgers Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Boots The Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Cobbs Brow Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Delph Side Community Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Hillside Community Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about The Duck
What is The Duck's food hygiene rating?
The Duck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 4 July 2025.
Is The Duck 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 Duck last inspected?
The Duck was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 The Duck?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Duck 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 Duck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects The Duck 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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