St Michaels Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Lancashire
St Michaels Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2025, 16 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: Church Lane, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 6SB
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts St Michaels Church 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% | ← St Michaels Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 St Michaels Church 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 St Michaels Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2024 |
| Aughton Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Aughton Village Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Aughton Lawn Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Aughton St Michaels C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Aughton Town Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Arthurs Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Birches Brow Boutique Guest Rooms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about St Michaels Church
What is St Michaels Church's food hygiene rating?
St Michaels Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 5 March 2025.
Is St Michaels Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Michaels Church last inspected?
St Michaels Church was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 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 St Michaels Church?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Michaels Church compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and St Michaels Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects St Michaels Church 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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