J & S Pope food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · West Lancashire
J & S Pope holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 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: Fylde View Farm, Shore Road, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6XP
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts J & S Pope 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% | ← J & S Pope | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 J & S Pope 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 J & S Pope, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Side Caring Premises | 66 yards away | Exempt | |
| Mobile - Cream Bee Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Hesketh Bank Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Naaz Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Naaz Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 September 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| South View Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about J & S Pope
What is J & S Pope's food hygiene rating?
J & S Pope has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 18 July 2024.
Is J & S Pope 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was J & S Pope last inspected?
J & S Pope was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 J & S Pope?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 J & S Pope compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and J & S Pope is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects J & S Pope 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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