The Diner / Cafe West food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lancashire
The Diner / Cafe West holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: West Lancashire College Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts The Diner / Cafe West 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 Diner / Cafe West | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Diner / Cafe West 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 Diner / Cafe West, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Bannatyne Fitness Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Giggles Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Indulge desserts skelmersdale Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2019 |
| Birch Green Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Dlicious Treats deedew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about The Diner / Cafe West
What is The Diner / Cafe West's food hygiene rating?
The Diner / Cafe West has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 13 January 2025.
Is The Diner / Cafe West 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Diner / Cafe West last inspected?
The Diner / Cafe West was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 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 Diner / Cafe West?
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 The Diner / Cafe West 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 Diner / Cafe West is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects The Diner / Cafe West 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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