Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Lancashire
Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 September 2025, 9 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: 173 County Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 3LU
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home 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% | ← Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home 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 Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Lane Mission Other catering premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Asda Express Greggs Ormskirk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Greyhound Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home
What is Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home last inspected?
Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home 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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