The Home Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
The Home Farm Shop 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: Maltkiln Lane, Bispham, Lancashire, L40 3SG
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Home Farm Shop 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% | ← The Home Farm Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Home Farm Shop 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 Home Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mawdesley Cricket Club Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Da Massimo Italian Pizza Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Moreish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Scoop @ Cedar Farm Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Natural Living Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| The Cafe at Cedar Farm Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| The Food Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about The Home Farm Shop
What is The Home Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Home Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 24 September 2025.
Is The Home Farm Shop 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 The Home Farm Shop last inspected?
The Home Farm Shop was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 Home Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Home Farm Shop compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while The Home Farm Shop holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects The Home Farm Shop 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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