Ring O Bells Public House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lancashire
Ring O Bells Public House 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 2 March 2026, 4 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: Ring O Bells Lane, Lathom, Lancashire, L40 5TE
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Ring O Bells Public House 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% | ← Ring O Bells Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ring O Bells Public House 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 Ring O Bells Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Burscough Service Station Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Lathom Park C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Heskin Farm B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| 4 Delph Mews Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
| Arranmore Park Rest Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Ring O Bells Public House
What is Ring O Bells Public House's food hygiene rating?
Ring O Bells Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 2 March 2026.
Is Ring O Bells Public House 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 Ring O Bells Public House last inspected?
Ring O Bells Public House was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 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 Ring O Bells Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ring O Bells Public House compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Ring O Bells Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Ring O Bells Public House 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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