Houghtons Filling Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wyre
Houghtons Filling 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 7 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 176 Lancaster Road, Cabus, Lancashire
How it compares in Wyre
That puts Houghtons Filling Station among the 564 places in Wyre holding top marks, 63% 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 | 564 | 63% | ← Houghtons Filling Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 134 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 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 Houghtons Filling 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 Houghtons Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabus Post Office \& Spar Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| J \& K Dobson Redline Garage Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Acresfield Country Club And Spa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 October 2024 |
| The Striped Pig Company / The Striped Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| The Great Season Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 January 2026 |
| Little Ducklings Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 March 2026 |
| Discovery Vine Ltd Garstang Before/After School Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Lancashire Catering(Garstang Community Primary School) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Houghtons Filling Station
What is Houghtons Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
Houghtons Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Council on 7 September 2023.
Is Houghtons Filling 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 Houghtons Filling Station last inspected?
Houghtons Filling Station was last inspected on 7 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Houghtons Filling Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Houghtons Filling Station compare to other places in Wyre?
63% of the 902 rated food businesses in Wyre hold the top rating of 5, and Houghtons Filling Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Council inspects Houghtons Filling 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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