Royal Voluntary Service food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
Royal Voluntary Service holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2024, 22 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: Ormskirk General Hospital, Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2AZ
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Royal Voluntary Service 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% | ← Royal Voluntary Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Royal Voluntary Service 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 Royal Voluntary Service, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Aramark Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Aramark@University of Derby School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Edge Hill Enterprises Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Emmanuel Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Family Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Derby Day Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Liquid Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Royal Voluntary Service
What is Royal Voluntary Service's food hygiene rating?
Royal Voluntary Service has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 21 August 2024.
Is Royal Voluntary Service 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Voluntary Service last inspected?
Royal Voluntary Service was last inspected on 21 August 2024, 22 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 Royal Voluntary Service?
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 Royal Voluntary Service compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Voluntary Service is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Royal Voluntary Service 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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