Barkhuizen Services food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lancashire
Barkhuizen Services holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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: The Cabin, Leisure Lakes, The Gravel, PR4 6JX
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Barkhuizen Services 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% | ← Barkhuizen Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Barkhuizen Services 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 Barkhuizen Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jollie's Barn Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Lakes General Store Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Legh Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Mere Brow Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 198 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2026 |
| Waters Edge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 August 2025 |
| Mere Brow Village Hall Other catering premises | 198 yards away | Exempt | |
| Flight22@thegolfcafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Barkhuizen Services
What is Barkhuizen Services's food hygiene rating?
Barkhuizen Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Barkhuizen Services 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barkhuizen Services last inspected?
Barkhuizen Services was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 Barkhuizen Services?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Barkhuizen Services compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Barkhuizen Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Barkhuizen Services 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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