Lakes General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
Lakes General Store 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 29 July 2025, 11 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: Leisure Lakes, The Gravel, Mere Brow, PR4 6JX
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Lakes General Store 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% | ← Lakes General Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lakes General Store 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 Lakes General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jollie's Barn Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Legh Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Mere Brow Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 April 2026 |
| Waters Edge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 August 2025 |
| Mere Brow Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Flight22@thegolfcafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Mere Brow Extra Caring Premises | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Lakes General Store
What is Lakes General Store's food hygiene rating?
Lakes General Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Lakes General Store 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 Lakes General Store last inspected?
Lakes General Store was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 Lakes General Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lakes General Store compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Lakes General Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Lakes General Store 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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