Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2025, 15 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: Crow Orchard Service Station, Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, WN6 9RA
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station 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% | ← Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station 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 Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Hickory’s Smokehouse Standish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Pop Up Kitchen @ My Life Legacy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community High School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Pepper Lane Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Orchid House Coffee Shop (Formerly Orchid Bloom Coffee Shop) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station
What is Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station last inspected?
Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 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 Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station 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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