The Yew Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lancashire
The Yew Tree holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 June 2024, 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: Yew Tree Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 1PD
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Yew Tree sits behind roughly 763 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 664 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ← The Yew Tree | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| JJs Jungle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Asmall County Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Eureka Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Iceland Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about The Yew Tree
What is The Yew Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Yew Tree has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Lancashire Council on 12 June 2024.
Is The Yew Tree safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Yew Tree last inspected?
The Yew Tree was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Yew Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree holds a 3. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects The Yew Tree 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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