Ormskirk Foodbank food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · West Lancashire
Ormskirk Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 November 2019, more than 6 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.
92% of rated food businesses in West Lancashire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Lancashire ratings →
Address: 127 Liverpool Road, Bickerstaffe, Lancashire, L39 0EQ
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Ormskirk Foodbank among the 666 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 | 666 | 80% | ← Ormskirk Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 107 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 Ormskirk Foodbank 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 Ormskirk Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickerstaffe C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Bickerstaffe Service Station (Bp) Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
Questions about Ormskirk Foodbank
What is Ormskirk Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Ormskirk Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 20 November 2019.
Is Ormskirk Foodbank 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ormskirk Foodbank last inspected?
Ormskirk Foodbank was last inspected on 20 November 2019, more than 6 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 Ormskirk Foodbank?
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 Ormskirk Foodbank compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 835 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Ormskirk Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Ormskirk Foodbank 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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Understanding this rating
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West Lancashire inspects and rates 942 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in West Lancashire →
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